Democratic Representative Val Hoyle hopes that the Shared Micromobility Investment Act will remove barriers to cities accessing micromobility funding.
As surface transportation reauthorization approaches, an Oregon Democratic Representative hopes that a new federal bill will make it easier for cities to secure funding for micromobility. Val Hoyle has introduced the Shared Micromobility Investment Act, which would explicitly include bike- and scooter-share projects in the eligibility for BUILD grants, the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) programme and the Carbon Reduction programme.
Cities Today reports that the bill was announced at an event in Eugene, Oregon hosted by Cascadia Mobility and representatives from the North American Bikeshare and Scootershare Association (NABSA).
"While shared micromobility systems are already being funded through the programmes in practice, eligibility has never been formally written into federal statute. Supporters say the legislation would reduce uncertainty for cities and operators applying for grants while recognising shared micromobility as part of the broader transport network," writes William Thorpe.
According to NABSA, trips were taken on shared micromobility systems increased by 32 percent increase in 2024, and increased restaurant spending by approximately 5 percent.
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