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AIM (Adaptive & Inclusive Micro-mobility)

'AIMing to bring accessibility inclusion in 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.







Wheelchair Tandem Bicycle

The Wheelchair Tandem Bicycle, also known as the Companion Bike, is pictured here with a young woman pedaling this tandem bike which has an an older lady in the wheelchair attached to the front of the tandem bike.

Foldable mini scooter

An on-the-go foldable scooter is great for people with various disabilities and older adults to get around in their city or town, or just to visit family and friends. Being foldable means these fits easily in a car, and then when at a multi-use trail people can join others on the trails even if they have some mobility issues

Electric mobility scooter

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

Orange two-wheeled electric fat-wheel off road seated bike, with two balance wheels at the back.

Fat-wheel off road 2-wheel seated bike

People with disabilities and older adults can use this off-road bike on multi-use trails and even in some rough terrain. The bike in the picture has fat-wheels at the front and back; plus two balancing wheels attached to the back wheel. Becoming older or incurring some mobility issues does not mean you cannot go back out into the great outdoors. Adaptive bikes can let you enjoy your outings again.

E-bike with seat and basket

This is a great option of micro-mobility, especially for people who have limited walking capacity or strength; or who have breathing issues such as COPD.

Hand-pedal bike

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.

Support AIM

Thank you to the Port Credit Community Foundation for Funding Phase 1 of Adaptive & Inclusive Micro-mobility.


If you wish to help support this project or other Access 2 Accessibility's programs. Your contributions will enable A2A to continue to provide programs and resources for people with disabilities and older adults, free or low cost.

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Adaptive & Inclusive Micro-mobility Survey


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