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The Human-Powered Mobility Network

A human-powered mobility network refers to the infrastructure that supports human-powered transportation—activities such as walking, running, cycling, and skating. In an Outdoor City, a human-powered mobility network offers walking, running, and skating paths, bike lanes, and other locations for human-powered mobility.

A well-constructed human-powered mobility network is safe, well lit (ideally through solar power), and capable of withstanding extreme weather. In an Outdoor City, it is an attractive option to replace other modes of day-to-day transportation. People might choose to walk or bike to a destination to get sunshine and exercise, or because traditional transit is shut down, malfunctioning, or experiencing delays. They also might use it for first- and last-mile connections, so they don’t have to switch to another form of transportation. To encourage this, entrances to walking paths and bike lanes need to be near transit hubs, easily and safely accessible.