High School Lesson Plan (Grades 9–12)
Lesson Title
Designing Streets for People, Not Just Cars
Time Required
60–75 minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will:
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Understand barriers to micromobility access
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Analyze how street design affects equity and safety
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Explore financial, digital, and physical barriers
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Propose inclusive transportation solutions
Key Concepts
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Micromobility equity
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First-mile/last-mile transportation
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Infrastructure bias
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Inclusive urban design
Lesson Introduction
Introduce the idea that micromobility options often exist, but not everyone can use them. Ask students why access might differ between neighborhoods.
Classroom Activity: Barrier Breakdown
Students work in groups, each assigned a barrier:
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Cost and payment systems
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Smartphone access
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Street safety
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Location of docking stations
Groups identify:
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Who is affected
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Why the barrier exists
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One realistic solution
Groups share findings.
Discussion Questions
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Should transportation systems require smartphones?
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How does income affect transportation choices?
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What responsibilities do cities have to design fair streets?
Optional Extension
Students write a short proposal to their city council suggesting one micromobility improvement.
