Electric Micromobility (e-bikes and e-scooters): road safety risks, regulation, and on-the-ground realities
CARSP Conference Panel Discussion, Halifax
June 17, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
As e-bikes and e-scooters rapidly reshape urban mobility, they are also introducing new and complex road safety challenges. How are Canadian jurisdictions responding, and what does the data tell us so far?
Join this timely panel discussion bringing together national research, municipal experience, accessibility advocacy, and public health expertise to unpack the evolving trend of micromobility. From emerging injury trends and gaps in data classification, to regulatory approaches and infrastructure considerations, this session will explore what’s working, what’s missing, and what comes next.
Hear insights from Traffic Injury Research Foundation on national trends and regulatory frameworks, alongside real-world perspectives from the Halifax Regional Municipality’s micromobility pilot. The discussion will also highlight different safety impacts through a public health lens and address critical accessibility considerations for vulnerable populations.
Moderator:
Panelists:
- Steve Brown, Research Associate, Traffic Injury Research Foundation
- Brittney MacLean, Project Manager, Shared Micromobility, Halifax Regional Municipality
- Milena Khazanavicius, Advocate for blind and partially sighted population
- Mark Nener, Supervisor of Active Transportation Planning, Halifax Regional Municipality
Whether you're working in policy, planning, enforcement, or injury prevention, this session will provide practical, evidence-informed insights to support safer integration of micromobility across Canadian communities.