AIM (Adaptive & Inclusive Micro-mobility)

Thank you to the Port Credit Community Foundation for funding Access 2 Accessibility pilot research project Adaptive & Inclusive Micro-mobility (AIM) in Mississauga.

Please help our AIM research and fill out our short survey at the bottom of this page or click on this link to go directly to it: AIM Survey

What is 'micro-mobility'?

It is a broad term for transportation small and lightweight vehicles typically operating at speeds of 25km/hour or less. These devices are mostly used for personal use and include peddle bikes, motorized scooters, e-bicycles, and more. Micro-mobility offers an alternative to traditional transportation (cars, trains, buses) in cities, communities, and on public multi-use trails.

Interest is growing for micro-mobility, especially with bike-sharing programs popping in cities all over the world. These devices can help people get to work, enjoy outdoor activities, visit family and friends, go local shopping, visit libraries, and so much more.

When majority of people think of these micro-mobility devices, they think that a young physically abled population are the only people using them. The AIM project will be researching the interest and needs for people with disabilities and older adults ages in micro-mobility. 

We know "walkable cities" is a hot current and hot topic in cities. At Access 2 Accessibility we believe in "Movable Inclusive Cities & Communities" (MICC) where people of all abilities and ages can freely move around their cities and communities with independence using the transportation device of their choice. 

Committee Members

Stakeholders

• Catherine Holland, Mississauga Sports Council

Home Sports Mississauga 

• Dorothy Tomiuk, Mississauga Cycling Now!         

MCN! Home Page (misscyclingnow.ca)

• Mary Simpson, TOPCA (Town of Port Credit Association).                      

TOPCA Home Page 

• Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation, City of Mississauga. 

 Introduction to Shared Micro-Mobility Systems | City of Mississauga 

Transportation and streets – City of Mississauga 

• Mattea Turco, Transportation Planner, City of Mississauga

Citizen Members

• Moaz Ahmad
• Susan Stewart

Access 2 Accessibility Members

• Carol-Ann Chafe, Founder & Chair.
• Mary Daniel, Business Development & Community Engagement.

Please contact us by email at:  AIM@Access2Accessibility.com 

We would like to hear from you for any of the following:

• If you are a person with an interest in Micro-mobility accessibility inclusion and would like to be considered to be on the AIM Committee as a Stakeholder or Citizen Member.
• To volunteer on the project.
• To book us to do a presentation at your organization.
• Send comments or questions regarding this project.

The upcoming public consultations can be found by clicking on: Events Page

Thank you to the Port Credit Community Foundation (PCCF) for your support by funding AIM Phase 1 Research Study and events. To learn more about PCCF:

Port Credit Community Foundation

Below are some of the many options of micro-mobility that many people with disabilities and older adults use to maintain or increase their involvement within their community and parks/trails. We will be adding more examples of micro-mobility, so please check back often to learn more.

Scooting around in a powered electric scooter provides freedom for older adults and people with limited mobility issues.

Here is an example of a hand-pedal bike. In the picture is an adult little person riding a 3 wheeler bike with adapted handle bars as using the foot peddles are not accessible.