Personal urban transport

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	==Walking==		==Walking==
-	Walking is a slow but natural form of transport. It also provides good exercise that doesn't put too much stress on your body.	+	Walking is a slow but natural form of transport. It also provides very good exercise that doesn't put too much stress on your body.
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		+	Advantages:
		+	* Low impact and stress on body
		+	* No additional equipment required (although suitable shoes are a good idea)
		+	* You see a lot more of your surroundings
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		+	Disadvantages:
		+	* Slow speed, around 5km/h
		+	* Getting wet if it rains - carry an umbrella if rain is possible.
	==Running==		==Running==
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	==Skateboards==		==Skateboards==
		+	Skateboards can be useful for travelling short distances. However, they have the following disadvantages:
		+	* high skill level required - very easy to fall off
		+	* no brakes - its difficult to go down even moderate inclines
		+	* they require a lot of space to turn
	==Electric skateboards==		==Electric skateboards==
		+	Electric skateboards can be used to travel short distances (e.g. up to 5km). The motor can also function as a brake which is an advantage for travelling down hills.
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		+	Disadvantages:
		+	* The battery and motor makes them heavy to carry
		+	* High skill level to operate
		+	* Expensive
	==Bicycles==		==Bicycles==
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	==Folding bikes==		==Folding bikes==
-	==eBikes==	+	==e-Bikes==
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		+	e-Bikes such as the [[Gocycle G2R electric bike]] are useful for urban transport. They have an electric motor to assist pedaling and reduce rider effort.
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		+	Advantages:
		+	* Less exertion required compared to cycling - you can get to your location without getting sweaty and therefore wear business and/or street clothes
		+	* Folding versions can be carried on all forms of public transport
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		+	Disadvantages:
		+	* Range under power of 30-50km
		+	* Heavier than a bicycle - electric motor and battery adds 5-10kg of weight
		+	* Can be expensive
	==Scooters==		==Scooters==

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There are many options for Personal urban transport for moving around cities and towns.

Contents 1 Walking 2 Running 3 Skateboards 4 Electric skateboards 5 Bicycles 6 Folding bikes 7 e-Bikes 8 Scooters 9 eScooters 10 Cars 11 Electric cars

[edit] Walking

Walking is a slow but natural form of transport. It also provides very good exercise that doesn't put too much stress on your body.

Advantages:

• Low impact and stress on body
• No additional equipment required (although suitable shoes are a good idea)
• You see a lot more of your surroundings

Disadvantages:

• Slow speed, around 5km/h
• Getting wet if it rains - carry an umbrella if rain is possible.

[edit] Running

Running can be used as an urban transport option but it is difficulty to carry many personal items and a shower and change of clothes at your destination is necessary.

[edit] Skateboards

Skateboards can be useful for travelling short distances. However, they have the following disadvantages:

• high skill level required - very easy to fall off
• no brakes - its difficult to go down even moderate inclines
• they require a lot of space to turn

[edit] Electric skateboards

Electric skateboards can be used to travel short distances (e.g. up to 5km). The motor can also function as a brake which is an advantage for travelling down hills.

Disadvantages:

• The battery and motor makes them heavy to carry
• High skill level to operate
• Expensive

[edit] Bicycles

[edit] Folding bikes

[edit] e-Bikes

e-Bikes such as the Gocycle G2R electric bike are useful for urban transport. They have an electric motor to assist pedaling and reduce rider effort.

Advantages:

• Less exertion required compared to cycling - you can get to your location without getting sweaty and therefore wear business and/or street clothes
• Folding versions can be carried on all forms of public transport

Disadvantages:

• Range under power of 30-50km
• Heavier than a bicycle - electric motor and battery adds 5-10kg of weight
• Can be expensive

[edit] Scooters

[edit] eScooters

[edit] Cars

[edit] Electric cars

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