--- title: Ride Report blog (3) description: (3) --- [![Ride Report logo](https://hubspot-production-ridereport-com.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/logo-ride-report.svg)](https://www.ridereport.com/) Toggle Menu - Company [About Us](https://www.ridereport.com/aboutrr) - [Open Data Portal](https://public.ridereport.com) - [Contact](https://inrix.com/contact/) - [Sign in](https://app.ridereport.com/) [Sign in](https://app.ridereport.com/) [![](https://www.ridereport.com/hubfs/okai-vehicles-KggN6q4k12Q-unsplash.jpg)](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/micromobility-rfp-considerations) ## [What to consider in your next micromobility RFP](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/micromobility-rfp-considerations) Feb 10, 2021 5:53:03 PM / by [Corrine Murray](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/author/corrine-murray) posted in [Cities](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/topic/cities) [0 Comments](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/micromobility-rfp-considerations#comments-listing) Photo by [Okai Vehicles](https://unsplash.com/@okai_co?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/micromobility?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) Cities around the world are embracing micromobility as a sustainable and fun form of transportation. As e-scooter and bike-share programs emerge, many cities turn to official procurements to ensure they are able to work with the operators and third party providers that fit their unique needs. Writing a formal RFP can be time consuming, but a well-planned RFP will save you time and energy in the long run. At Ride Report, we’ve helped many cities get their micromobility programs up and running successfully. Whether you’re new to micromobility or are looking for third party services to enhance your already existing program, here are some considerations when working on your next RFP. [Read More](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/micromobility-rfp-considerations) [![](https://www.ridereport.com/hubfs/alicia-paydli-DZ6jMZlJJX8-unsplash.jpg)](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/edmonton-scooter-report) ## [Shared e-scooters help Edmontonians travel safely during COVID-19](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/edmonton-scooter-report) Dec 3, 2020 11:30:00 AM / by [Madeline Kernan](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/author/madeline-kernan) posted in [Cities](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/topic/cities) [0 Comments](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/edmonton-scooter-report#comments-listing) Photo by [Alicia Paydli](https://unsplash.com/@alipaydli) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com) Today, Ride Report, in collaboration with [Lime](https://www.li.me/) and [Bird Canada](https://www.bird.co/), released our exciting [report](https://www.ridereport.com/casestudies/edmonton) showing high e-scooter usage in Edmonton, including frequent travel to downtown and business improvement districts and replacement of car travel. From June 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020, more than 600,000 trips were taken on shared e-scooters.  [Read More](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/edmonton-scooter-report) [![](https://www.ridereport.com/hubfs/lucian-alexe-3ZzOF5qqiEA-unsplash.jpg)](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/micromobility-fees-growth) ## [How fees can help micromobility overcome barriers to growth](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/micromobility-fees-growth) Oct 27, 2020 3:47:54 PM / by [Michael Schwartz](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/author/michael-schwartz) [0 Comments](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/micromobility-fees-growth#comments-listing) Photo by [Lucian Alexe](https://unsplash.com/@lucian_alexe?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/scooter?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) Cities around the world are experiencing a micromobility revolution.  But the more e-scooters and e-bikes that are taken to the streets, the more demand there will be for improved bike lane infrastructure that supports these vehicles — just like with **[the gas tax](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/gas-tax-micromobility-fees)**.  [Read More](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/micromobility-fees-growth) [![](https://www.ridereport.com/hubfs/wassim-chouak-kJCAKWTH6u4-unsplash.jpg)](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/gas-tax-micromobility-fees) ## [The history of the gas tax and what it means for micromobility fees](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/gas-tax-micromobility-fees) Aug 21, 2020 5:52:45 PM / by [Michael Schwartz](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/author/michael-schwartz) [0 Comments](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/gas-tax-micromobility-fees#comments-listing) Photo by [Wassim Chouak](https://unsplash.com/@wassoph?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/gas-pump?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) Just over 100 years ago, Oregon became the first state to impose a per-gallon gasoline tax. Many other states introduced gas taxes in the years that followed.  Read on to find out why it was developed, who benefits, and what we can learn from the tax to meet people’s and cities' transportation needs today, including micromobility. [Read More](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/gas-tax-micromobility-fees) [![](https://www.ridereport.com/hubfs/micromobility-MDS-provider-agency-policy.png)](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/what-is-mds-questions) ## [What is Mobility Data Specification (MDS) and other common questions](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/what-is-mds-questions) Jun 26, 2020 2:33:09 PM / by [Madeline Kernan](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/author/madeline-kernan) posted in [MDS](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/topic/mds) [0 Comments](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/what-is-mds-questions#comments-listing) Photo by [Mika Baumeister](https://unsplash.com/@mbaumi?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash ### What is Mobility Data Specification (MDS)? MDS is a framework for standardizing and sharing mobility data that agencies and operators can use. It helps operators and cities exchange information in a standard format so they can ingest data and build systems to understand program success. MDS has three sub-specifications: Provider, Agency and Policy. [Read More](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/what-is-mds-questions) [![](https://www.ridereport.com/hubfs/daniel-von-appen-gC3aG7f1JMA-unsplash.jpg)](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/introduction-mobility-data-specification-mds) ## [Introduction to Mobility Data Specification (MDS)](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/introduction-mobility-data-specification-mds) May 18, 2020 7:00:00 PM / by [Madeline Kernan](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/author/madeline-kernan) posted in [MDS](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/topic/mds) [0 Comments](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/introduction-mobility-data-specification-mds#comments-listing) Photo by [Daniel von Appen](https://unsplash.com/@daniel_von_appen?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/e-scooter?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) One of the most important aspects of launching and sustaining a successful micromobility program is being able to make data-informed decisions to achieve a program’s objectives. To create a foundation of trust and to build a common methodology for understanding and utilizing data, cities and operators need a data sharing standard — that’s where MDS comes in.  [Read More](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/introduction-mobility-data-specification-mds) [![](https://www.ridereport.com/hubfs/RRteam_social.png)](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/ride-report-series-a-micromobility) ## [Ride Report raises $10 million Series A to make micromobility work for cities, operators, and the people they serve](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/ride-report-series-a-micromobility) Mar 12, 2020 10:00:00 AM / by [Meghan Prichard](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/author/meghan-prichard) posted in [News](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/topic/news) [0 Comments](https://www.ridereport.com/blog/ride-report-series-a-micromobility#comments-listing) The Ride Report team Today, Ride Report is excited to announce a raise of $10 million in Series A funding, in a round led by Unusual Ventures.  This partnership allows us to deepen our commitment to helping cities to provide safe, equitable, and environmentally efficient transportation options to their communities. 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