As transit agencies expand micromobility services such as bike and scooter sharing services to improve first- and last-mile connectivity, understanding the legal landscape is essential for effective and responsible implementation. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that examined the legal and regulatory challenges associated with transit agencies providing or subsidizing micromobility options. Presenters offered guidance based on TCRP Legal Research Digest 61: Transit Agencies Providing or Subsidizing Innovative Micromobility Projects: Legal Issues, addressing key topics such as liability, accessibility, safety, and compliance. Attendees gained practical insights into how legal considerations can shape program design and operations, supporting informed decision-making around micromobility in their communities.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program.
The slides are available. 
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Regulatory landscape – Matthew Daus, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP
• Managing safety, mitigating risk – Breanne Injeski, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP
• Accessibility considerations – Juan A. Martinez, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP
• Question and answer session moderated by Benjamin Listman, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Identify key legal considerations transit agencies must address when providing or subsidizing micromobility programs
• Describe the roles of federal, state, and local governments in regulating micromobility and the implications for transit agencies
• Evaluate regulatory frameworks and enforcement mechanisms that influence micromobility integration with public transit

 
Professional Development Hours
This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA. 
Continuing Legal Education Credits
TRB offered 1.25 CLE credits for this webinar. TRB did not seek approval for this webinar from the state board. Registered webinar attendees who signed in and viewed the entire webinar received a link to a certificate that they can fill out and provide to the appropriate MCLE Board(s) or Commission(s) within 30 days of activity.