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The Ideal Transportation for Future 15 Minute Cities

Background

In 2015, the United Nations introduced 17 Sustainable Development Goals, encouraging global cities to adopt the "15-minute city" model, where essential services and facilities are accessible within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. However, this model has also brought about challenges in shared mobility. In Europe, shared scooters are frequently vandalized and abandoned, leading to environmental pollution and increased operational costs for businesses. Similarly, in China, improperly parked shared bikes often obstruct pedestrian pathways, causing social discontent. These issues have raised doubts about the sustainability of shared mobility. Faced with these challenges, we need to explore designs that promote the sustainable development of shared mobility.

CONCEPT

Modular design allows various professional groups, like last-mile delivery workers, to conveniently use shared mobility solutions, thus expanding the user base and reducing the demand for personal electric vehicles. Additionally, the foldable design saves 60% of storage space compared to traditional shared vehicles, significantly improving road traffic efficiency. The installation of charging rails effectively standardizes parking behavior and enhances the urban landscape. By using recyclable materials and designs that are easy to recycle, even long-used scooters can have their parts reused to create new components, facilitating the circular use of resources. This not only saves production and operational costs for businesses but also contributes to environmental protection.