NABSA Hosts Shared Micromobility Policy Event with Members
With strong cross-sector collaboration and the continued dedication of our members, NABSA remains the leading voice for the shared micromobility industry. As the only organization solely focused on advocacy for shared micromobility, NABSA works to advance policies that support the growth and long-term sustainability of systems that benefit communities across North America.
Advocacy continues to be a central focus of NABSA’s work. Our website houses a robust suite of tools and resources to support the industry’s policy efforts. The advocacy page provides an overview of key issues, talking points, and recommendations, while our Advocacy Toolkit brings everything together in one place, including funding opportunities, one-pagers, past event recordings, and more. NABSA members also benefit from exclusive resources like bill tracking, a member policy committee, and access to member-only briefings and events.
On June 29, NABSA hosted a virtual member event, Steering Through Shared Micromobility Policy: US and Canada, to share the latest developments, opportunities, and challenges in advancing shared micromobility through federal policy in both countries. The session was led by Jamie Stuckless of Stuckless Consulting and Shannon MacLeod, NABSA’s Advocacy and Government Affairs Director, and offered an inside look at where progress is happening, where challenges remain, and what’s coming next.
Canada Recap:
In Canada, the conversation began discussing a major policy win: the inclusion of shared micromobility rolling stock in the Permanent Public Transit Fund. Previously, federal funding only covered docking infrastructure, with non-fixed assets like bikeshare bikes ineligible for funding. Thanks to continued advocacy and relationship-building with federal staff, that exclusion has been removed. This change marks a big step forward in making shared micromobility a recognized part of Canada’s public transit network.
Continued engagement with decision-makers will be essential to protect and build on the recent progress. NABSA’s advocacy will remain focused on strengthening staff-level support and making sure shared micromobility is seen as a smart, low-cost, climate-friendly transportation option.
US Recap:
In the United States, attention is shifting to the 2026 Surface Transportation Reauthorization. This major piece of legislation, which comes up every five years, determines how federal transportation dollars are spent. NABSA is working to make sure shared micromobility is fully included in the next bill. Priorities include designating shared micromobility as an “associated transit improvement,” which would make it eligible for Federal Transit Administration funding, codifying eligibility in key programs like BUILD, STBG, and the Carbon Reduction Program, and expanding CMAQ eligibility to support operations like rebalancing, maintenance, and staffing.
To help move these priorities forward, NABSA hosted its first-ever Hill Day in June. Member representatives met with more than 25 congressional offices from both parties and chambers. The meetings were productive and encouraging, with bipartisan interest in NABSA’s proposals.
In addition to our work on Surface Transportation Reauthorization, NABSA is advocating for the reinstatement and modernization of the Bicycle Commuter Benefit, which was unfortunately removed from the most recent federal appropriations bill. NABSA is also closely following trade developments, especially shifting tariff policies that affect equipment pricing.
At the state level, NABSA is monitoring a number of legislative trends, including battery safety regulations, licensing and insurance requirements for e-bikes, and the emergence of new funding programs. One notable development is in Nebraska, where a bill championed by member ROAM Share, would create the first state-level bikeshare grant program. NABSA’s Bill Tracker helps members follow these kinds of changes in real time and stay informed about what’s happening in other states.
Throughout the session, one message came through clearly: shared micromobility is becoming a serious and scalable part of transportation systems across North America, but turning that recognition into lasting policy and investment takes consistent advocacy and collaboration.
Thank you to our presenters and members for participating in the event! To learn more, NABSA members can access the event recording and presentation deck here after logging into their Member Center Account. NABSA members that need to create their Member Center account can do so here.