Micromobility Training
The term micromobility is starting to become common in urban transport. Many believe that it is the next step to transforming the transport sector. Understanding the fact that micromobility devices are sharing the road (or sidewalks) with motor vehicles, traditional bicycles and pedestrians, there are inherent safety issues. Education is essential for ensuring micromobility users operate devices safely and respectfully and other road and sidewalk users are accepting of this mode.
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute, sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), developed a curriculum to enhance and promote traffic safety for micromobility users.
After completing the training, students will be able to:
- Identify micromobility vehicles and associated laws.
- Assess the impact of micromobility on vulnerable road user safety through injury and fatality data.
- Implement the proper safety precautions while using micromobility vehicles.
- Implement strategies to effectively engage with riders, drivers and pedestrians to promote safely sharing the road.
- Understand the importance of addressing micromobility in vulnerable road user safety programs.
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Topics Covered
Module 1: Micromobility 101
- Micromobility & Common Micromobility Devices Definitions
- Shared Micromobility
- Texas Micromobility Rules and Regulations
Module 2: Safety Facts
- Injury and Fatality Data Sources
- Consumer Product Safety Commission Report
- Austin, Texas E-Scooter Case Study
- More Studies!
Module 3: Identifying & Addressing Safety Challenges
- Public Education
- Enforcement
- Infrastructure
Module 4: Safety Tips
- Do’s & Don’ts of Micromobility
Training Coordinator
For more information about the training, contact: Emmy Shields, [email protected].
FAQ
- Is this training going to cost me anything?
No! The course is sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation, so there is no cost to you or your university. - How long is the training?
This training is broken up into modules that you may complete on your own time. From start to finish, the training is approximately 45 minutes. - Do I need to pre-register for this training?
No, the training course is self-paced through Teachable.com. You will need to register for an account at Teachable to view the course. - How do I use www.teachable.com?
Use https://support.teachable.com/hc/en-us for support or follow the directions below.- Click on course to select.
- Click on Enroll now button.
- Log in or register with teachable.com. It is free.
- Confirm your email by using the link emailed to you.
- Select Go to Course Curriculum button.
- Click Start button on right-hand side of screen on the first module.
- When slide opens, hit the Play triangle at the bottom-left of the screen.
- When each slide is completed, click the Complete and Continue button at the top-right of the screen
Additional Micromobility Resources
The Safer Streets with Micromobility: Identifying and Addressing Safety Risks project examines current practices and identifies approaches to enhance safety for micromobility road users. This project also aims to increase awareness of micromobility laws and safety risks for both the general public and law enforcement. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, has developed a set of fundamental resources that speak to the issue of micromobility road user safety.