Transition to Community-Owned Electric Microtransit
Strategic Action Overview
To provide on-demand, affordable, and zero-emission public transit for first/last-mile connections.
Domain:
🌱 Ecology
Subdomain:
🚅 Built-Form and Transport
Dialectic:
✴️ Liberate
Implementation:
High
Timeline:
Medium Term (1-3yrs)
Resources:
Heavy
Strategic Pathway:
Replace underused bus routes with a fleet of electric vans or shuttles, bookable via an app, that serve designated zones, owned and operated by the city or a co-op.
Core Skills:
Technical Design,Project Management,Community Organizing
Success Indicators:
Microtransit system launched; increased ridership; reduced emissions.
Failure Signals:
Technical failures; low adoption; funding shortfalls.
Permissions:
City Permits,Regulatory Approval,Community Consent
Toolkit:
Physical Tools,Materials Budget,Digital Platforms
Adaptation Protocol:
Iterate on system design; increase outreach; secure diverse funding.
