Regulating Micromobility: Examining Transportation Equity and Access

Authors

Karen Johnston, Associate Director, Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth, Georgia State University College of LawFollow
Deirdre A. Oakley, Professor of Sociology, Georgia State UniversityFollow
Audra Durham, Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia State University College of LawFollow
Claire Bass, Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia State University College of LawFollow
Stacie Kershner, Associate Director, Center for Law, Health & Society, Georgia State University College of LawFollow

Abstract

This paper evaluates the various ways cities have or are attempting to address e-scooter usage equity concerns, with a focus on Atlanta, Georgia as compared to Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Los Angeles, California; and Portland, Oregon. The cities were evaluated by the laws in effect at the time of coding, which occurred during the project period of October through December 2019. To explore how existing laws and regulations affect access to e-scooters, this research was guided by the following overarching questions: How equitable is access to e-scooters? How can equitable access to e-scooters be improved? How can a data-driven approach be used to craft inclusive and effective micromobility regulations for Atlanta, Georgia, and other cities nationwide?

First Page

685

Last Page

723

Recommended Citation

Johnston, Karen; Oakley, Deirdre A.; Durham, Audra; Bass, Claire; and Kershner, Stacie (2020) "Regulating Micromobility: Examining Transportation Equity and Access," Journal of Comparative Urban Law and Policy: Vol. 4 : Iss. 1 , Article 35, 685-723.
Available at: https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/jculp/vol4/iss1/35