Micro Mobility Solutions: Case Studies and Strategies for Active Transportation on Allegheny College Campus

Shyamsundar Jipp, Kabir

Micro Mobility Solutions: Case Studies and Strategies for Active Transportation on Allegheny College Campus

Author(s)

Shyamsundar Jipp, Kabir

Date Issued

April 16, 2024

Abstract

This research paper looks into how installing a solar-powered e-bike charging station could promote active commuting while lowering carbon emissions. Walking and bicycling have positive effects on the environment and human health, yet vehicle dependency is still common in many places, mostly because of societal norms and prioritized infrastructure. This study examines the problems with car-centric urban design and emphasizes how car emissions harm the environment and public health. The potential for active transportation options, such as micro-mobility projects, and bike-sharing services, to influence people to choose more environmentally friendly forms of transportation is examined under a smaller scope. This study highlights the effective strategies for promoting eco-friendly mobility options by analyzing case studies of successful active transportation projects, such as the Bird and Lime scooter programs, as well as university-based initiatives like the University of Tennessee's solar-powered bike vending machine and Portland State University's E-bike rental program. Furthermore, this study breaks down the process of planning and executing the construction of an e-bike charging station powered by solar energy at Allegheny College, with a focus on factors like cost, aesthetics, functionality, and safety. Overall, this study intends to give a guide for developing sustainable transportation infrastructure that promotes active mobility while helping in efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by combining insight.

Major

Environmental Science and Sustainability

First Reader(s)

Carbone, Ian A.