
WHAT WE DO
The Micromobility Lab is an interdisciplinary research hub for the critical examination of micro-scale transportation policy interventions in metropolitan regions. We facilitate community dialogue around the social, economic and legal implications of micromobility. Our research explores how technological and policy innovations can transform urban transportation and improve accessibility, sustainability, safety, and equity.
E-scooters have swiftly changed the conversation around transportation planning in cities from car-centric to planning for all users–pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and cars.
In Atlanta, July 2019 was the busiest month: 780,000 miles on 608,000 trips – average trips per day, 19,617 (26,671 trips per day on weekends).
In Atlanta, the max number of devices deployed per month is 6523. The average distance? 1.0 mile.
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Our Team
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Urban Atlanta Location
Georiga State University and the Urban Studies Institute is located in the heart of Atlanta. In downtown, off of Peachtree St., we walking distance to Georgia’s capital and the largest concentration of local state & federal offices outside of D.C. Downtown Atlanta is also a hub for Relay BikeShare, E-scooters, the PATH trail, and MARTA stations and bus lines.
Interdisciplinary Inclusive Research
AYSPS is a recognized national leader in student success, founded on Andrew Young’s legacy: a good economy can improve quality of life. Our service and representation of a diverse community not only extends to our students but faculty as well. Our faculty are trained in multiple disciplinary perspectives and methodological approaches that enhance our ability to due intersectional research.
Innovation & Good Policy
We are known for delivering data-driven, entrepreneurial solutions to social and economic challenges through innovation and policy. Our Micro-mobility lab is no different. We are seeking solutions to challenges and opportunities of the 21st century based on data-driven research.