• There are 1.4B cars in the world, producing 30% of World’s greenhouse gases.

• The most common behavior of a car?... Parking! A typical car is parked >92% of the time.

• By 2050 we have to find or build 3 billion parking spots in cities. 

• 1/3rd of a car’s driving time is looking for parking.

• The most common passenger count in a 5 to 8 passenger car?... One!

• Most of a car's energy is used to move the car, not the occupants.

• In the U.S. 3.4 trillion car miles are allocated to trips ranging between 1 and 2 miles. 

• A conventional car emits 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year, enough to melt 127 square feet of the icecap.

• Clean air is nonpartisan.

• A 30 min daily shared scooter rental equates to a $3,000.00 per year expense. Owning your micromobility device is a fraction of the cost.

• The per mile cost of a car ranges between $.38 for a small sedan to $.60 for a 4WD pickup truck.  The cost of an owner-operated electric scooter is about $.09 cents per mile.

• Sedans have a $8,558 per year cost while SUVs come in at $10,255 per year. Costs include gas, maintenance, insurance, depreciation, tires, finance charges and license/registration/taxes.

• Cars also have hidden costs, for example the cost of environmental degradation or infrastructure costs that are paid for through other, non-vehicle taxes. 

• By 2050 seven billion people will live in cities. 

• Building a more sustainable urban transportation system has been a central focus of cities globally with the goal of creating a well-connected seamless mobility experience while also striving to reduce traffic, noise and pollution. 

• 63% of Micromobility users combine e-scooters with public transport.

• Micromobility can play a beneficial role in any city’s transportation network, but this role is still largely undefined in a number of communities. Each city and neighborhood is unique in how micromobility can serve them appropriately. 

• Communities who embrace micromobility are nurturing more livable, inclusive, and resilient cities that are safer, healthier, more equitable, and more vibrant.

• What if we could turn a vast empty parking lot into an actual park?

• More than half of the trips taken by car annually are under five miles.

• In the U.S. 3.4 trillion car miles are allocated to trips ranging between 1 and 2 miles. 

• Micromobility devices fill the vital first and last-mile transportation gaps, helping people more easily interact with their communities and providing nontraditional access to existing public transit infrastructure.

• Tucker’s Microbility offers a discount program for underserved individuals and individuals with disabilities, especially in transit-poor communities. Additionally, Tucker’s Micromobility is looking for community outreach partners who are interested in fighting for those who have been systematically excluded from the transportation planning process and who are willing to explore projects that serve those most vulnerable to a lack of transportation access due to poor city planning and car-centric roadway / infrastructure design. Contact Tucker directly to learn more: Tucker@TuckersMicromobility.com

• Micromobility devices have a great potential to provide additional access for underserved individuals and individuals with disabilities, especially in transit-poor communities. Lightweight electric vehicles can be especially impactful for low-income communities.

• As compared to the owner operated model, access to “Shared” scooter services is often challenged for individuals without a bank account, or a smartphone that is data enabled. 

• Independent low-cost mobility opens up everyone’s access to economic opportunities. 

• Micromobility adds more transportation options for city residents.

• Low-cost mobility eases financial pressure and improves social determinants of health.

• Micromobility can provide both first- and last-mile service for riders in areas underserved by public transit. 

• Micromobility can address transportation gaps; improving transportation equity by expanding transportation options during off-peak hours, increasing access in underserved communities, and decreasing travel time. 

• Micromobility supports more equitable cities by leveraging affordable transportation options that interconnect communities and populations who have historically been underserved by existing transportation infrastructure.

• Safety studies conducted on e-scooters have shows them to be as safe as bicycling. In the most comprehensive safety study to date, the City of Portland found not only that e-scooters posed no more risk than any other mode of transportation, but that their widespread adoption meant they could in fact “contribute to a reduction in serious injuries and fatalities.” By replacing car trips, e-scooters would make the streets safer for all Americans — pedestrians, cyclists, scooter riders, and drivers. 

• Micromobility devices are not toys… Key safety considerations include visibility, braking, large wheels, rugged suspension, a stable platform, and helmet use.

• More power equates to a safer riding experience allowing for acceleration and climbing ability when you need it.

• Tucker’s Micromility devices are speed limited. Low speeds (<20 mph) are inherently safer and far less likely to result in fatalities and injuries.

• Areas for community improvement? We need protected infrastructure for pedestrians and micromobility users of alike.  Painting a bicycle on a road designed and built for cars and calling it a bike lane is not enough.

• Micromobility can be FUN, but true micromobility devices are not toys.  Tucker’s Micromobility is focused on the “utility” of urban transport with utilitarian features such as cargo baskets and integrated locks.