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Bicycles and micromobility for disaster response and recovery

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  • Fitch-Polse, Dillon T.
  • Chen, Chen
  • Wong, Stephen D.

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Bicycles and other forms of micromobility have been anecdotally used in past disasters to help save lives and improve community recovery. However, research and practice are scarce on this resilient transportation strategy, which limits its usefulness and possible benefits. To fill this gap, our paper investigates the potential role bicycles and micromobility in facilitating (or limiting) disaster response and recovery. Given the lack of exploration on the topic, we convened an online workshop where we conducted brainstorming and focus group discussions with disaster experts from various government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, academia, and policy groups. We present a synthesis of that discussion, along with a review of the existing literature. We conclude there is strong potential for bicycles and micromobility for different disaster phases, hazard types, and groups of people. However, multiple barriers exist related to implementation and safety, suggesting a need for future research and policy in the transportation and emergency management fields and practices.

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  • Fitch-Polse, Dillon T. & Chen, Chen & Wong, Stephen D., 2024. "Bicycles and micromobility for disaster response and recovery," Transport Policy, Elsevier, vol. 149(C), pages 259-263.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:trapol:v:149:y:2024:i:c:p:259-263
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2024.02.015
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