In addition to the infrastructure recommendations explored on previous pages, the Trail, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Master Plan considers the role of Shared Micromobility in promoting active transportation in Milpitas. Based on the findings of this brief study, Milpitas may consider integration of shared bikes, scooters, or similar devices over time as infrastructure is implemented.
What is it?
Shared mobility systems, including bike and electric scooter share, refer to a system of shared vehicles that are available for short-term, on-demand rental. These options help residents and visitors connect to transit, reach nearby destinations, or support other short trips that may otherwise be completed by car. Systems may include standard or e-bikes, e-scooters of various shapes and sizes, and a number of options for locking the vehicle at the end of the trip.
System Recommendations
Milpitas should implement a one year pilot program for bike and e-scooter share to evaluate the potential for a more robust program. This program will include the following elements:
- E-Bikes and E-Scooters: Electric-assist bikes and scooters can support a wider range of potential users and reach a wider range of locations.
- Hybrid System: The system will feature hubs where parking is encouraged. Hubs will include racks or other locking mechanisms and help increase visibility of the system.
- Parking Requirements: The system should require all users to end their trip by locking to a designated fixed object so as to reduce impact to paths of travel.
- Focused Service Area: The service area represents the recommended operating locations for bikes and scooters.
Service Area
Service Area selection considered several factors, including potential demand for use, existing infrastructure, and existing network barriers. Potential for demand considered where people live, work, access transit, and shop. For more detailed information and other considerations for micromobility, view the full plan.