E-Scooters as a First-Last Mile Solution

Electric scooter sharing (e-scooter sharing) has become very popular since its introduction to the U.S. in late 2017. As of April 2019, Bird and Lime - two of the largest e-scooter sharing companies - operate in more than 44 cities across the nation¹. Their introduction brought with it safety and legal concerns that have garnered much attention in the news. Along with these concerns, e-scooter sharing brings a new way to move about the city that may be a solution to common transportation problems. One of these problems is the first-last mile problem, and city officials want to know if e-scooter sharing can be used as a solution.