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micromobility - Bikes, scooters, boards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles, heelies, or an office chair: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!

"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"

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Same as title, looking for the essential hi-vis gear. I don't plan on riding at night but sometimes you're out a bit too late.

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[–] _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

FYI - they sell jackets and ponchos that are 100% reflective.

I also recommend retroreflective tape applied to the scooter, front and rear lights, a camera or two (drivers and pedestrians both are waaaay less willing to be abusive on camera and if there's an accident, you have evidence), and maybe a MIPS helmet with a light built in (or retroreflective tape applied).

You can also look at getting a Hiplok Gold with reflective cover: It's a cut resistant chain that you can wear as a belt when you're not locked up.