Micromobility, Mini-Hubs & NEVs Research & Recommendations

What is Shared Mobility? What are NEVs? Shared use mobility is a term used to describe transpor- Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) are low speed tation services that are shared among multiple users. This motorized vehicles that have four wheels and can reach can include traditional transit services such as and speeds of up to 25 mph. They offer a zero-emission mobili- trains as well as bikeshare programs and ridesourcing ser- ty option that is convenient for making short trips within the vices such as Uber and Lyft. community. Shared micromobility encompasses all shared-used fleets NEV shuttles offer zero-emission mobility options that en- of small, fully or partially human-powered vehicles such as hance connections to transit, commercial destinations, and bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters. other destinations. According to the California State Vehicle Code Section Impacts of Shared Mobility 385.5, “low-speed vehicles” have: »» Reduces driving and parking congestion »» Four wheels »» Lowers vehicle miles traveled and vehicle ownership rates »» A maximum speed of 20-25 mph on a paved level surface »» Improves air quality and achieves climate action targets »» A maximum gross vehicle weight of 3,000 pounds »» Provides mobility access to underserved populations, Additionally, NEV drivers must be licensed as motor vehi- such as low-income travelers cle drivers and abide by the California State Vehicle Code when operating on street. Shared Mobility Service Models California Neighborhood Laws state that: Shared mobility has various service models and includes: »» NEVs may on roads with speed limits up to 35 »» Roundtrip services (vehicle, , or other lows-peed miles per hour mode is returned to its origin) »» They may cross higher speed roads only at controlled or »» One-way station-based services (vehicle, bicycle, or specifically designated intersections low-speed mode is returned to a different designated »» They must be able to maintain at least 20mph and be station location) limited to 25 mph »» One-way free floating services (vehicle, bicycle, or low- »» Local jurisdictions may restrict or prohibit use speed mode can be returned anywhere within a geo- graphic area) Senate Bill 1151 In 2018, SANDAG sponsored Senate Bill 1151 (Bates) to au- thorize any city within San Diego County to establish a NEV transportation plan. These plans identify where NEVs can safely operate in a community in addition to opportunities for implementation of NEV infrastructure including parking, ded- icated lanes, and more. SB 1151 supports a regional approach to expanding shared mobility choices, enhancing connec- tions to transit, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Micromobility, Mini-Hubs & NEVs Research & Recommendations

Curb Management CURB MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS ESSENTIAL CURB FUNCTIONS DEFINITION USES Managing curbsides at a neighborhood scale makes it possible to assign curbside uses that don’t need to be Access for People People arrive at their destination, or or rail stops directly in front of a destination, and planning for access beyond the corridor makes it easier to reassign parking transfer between different ways of Bike parking on a corridor. getting around Curb bulbs Cities can improve transit by using the following strategies to manage the curb: Passenger load zones »» Shifting from Parking Lane to Flex Zone Short-term parking »» Clearing the Way for Transit Taxi zones »» Moving Loading and Access Nearby Access for Commerce Goods and services reach their Commercial vehicle load zone customers and markets Truck load zone »» Looking Beyond the Corridor Activation Offers vibrant social spaces Food trucks Data from around North America show that repurposing parking spaces for transit priority supports businesses Parklets and streateries and mobility. Public art Arrival-mode surveys show that transit delivers many times more people to streets and businesses than do Seating private cars. Street festivals Greening Enhances aesthetics and Plantings environmental health Rain gardens/ Green Stormwater Infrastructure Storage Provides storage for vehicles or Bus equipment Long-term parking Reserved spaces (e.g. for Police or other government use) Construction Source: Curbside Management Practitioners Guide

CURB USE PRIORITIES BY CONTEXT COMMERCIAL & PRIORITY RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1 Support for Modal Plan Priorities 2 Access for People Access for Commerce 3 Access for Commerce Access for People 4 Greening Activation Storage 5 Storage Greening Activation 6 Activation Storage Greening Source: Curbside Management Practitioners Guide Micromobility, Mini-Hubs & NEVs Research & Recommendations

MOBILITY HUBS/MINI-HUBS FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS EXISTING FORMS OF HUBS OPERATION PARTY MODES SERVED LOCATION NATIONAL CITY USES SERVICE SCALE FREQUENCY ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Regional transit, transit, Develop transit hubs at 8th rideshare, parknride, taxi, Transit Hub City, Transit Authorities Transit Station Street Trolley Station and 24th Citywide / intra-community Several per city Commercial/retail space shared bike/scooter, bike, walk, Street Trolley Station rest National City has opportunities Shared bike/scooter, bike, walk, for parklets at cafes and Seating, sidewalk cafe, Parklet City, landlord/business Former parking spot Community-wide Several per city rest restaurants to expand outdoor greening, wayfinding seating LimeBike has been in National One per a few blocks in Drop-zone City, Micro-mobility Companies Shared bike/scooter On curb/ Off curb parking Walking distance/City block N/A City since 2017 commercial areas ENVISIONED FORMS OF HUBS OPERATION PARTY MODES SERVED LOCATION NATIONAL CITY USES SERVICE SCALE FREQUENCY ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS City, Transit Authorities, Micro- Envisioned Mobility/Mini-Hubs Transit, shared bike/scooter, Intersection Bulbout/ Curb East 8th Street has opportunities One per a few city blocks in mobility Companies, adjacent Walking distance/City block Green infrastructure (Intersection) bike, walk extension for Intersection Mini-hubs busy areas landlord City, Transit Authorities, TNC, Transit, rideshare/taxi/NEV EV charging, seating, Envisioned Mobility/Mini-Hubs East 8th Street has opportunities One per a few city blocks in Micro-mobility Companies, pickup/dropoff, small freight Mid-block Walking distance/City block greening, parcel storage, (Mid-block) for Mid-block Mini-hubs busy areas adjacent landlord delivery, walk wayfinding Micromobility, Mini-Hubs & NEVs Research & Recommendations

Where to Locate Mobility Hubs/Mini-Hubs? FACTORS TO CONSIDER Origins/ Destinations Multi-Modal Transfer • Residential areas • Existing/planned transit centers • Navy gate locations • Existing/planned transit station • Downtown activity centers • Existing/planned bikeway network • Planned/upcoming developments

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1 Shared Micro-mobility Parking Zone 1 Shared Ride Loading/Drop-off Zone 1 NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) Station

2 Placemaking: Seating with Shade 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station 2 NEV Charging Station

Downtown San Diego 3 Additional Off-street Bike Parking 3 Car-share Parking 3 Shared Micro-mobility Parking Zone

4 High-visibility Crosswalk 4 High-visibility Mid-block Crosswalk 4 High-visibility Crosswalk

5 Way-finding/ Community Branding 5 Parking Safety Painted Bulbout 5 Way-finding/ Community Branding

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