Seattle often sees the first waves of new technology, and recently, that tech has made its way onto the city’s trails in the form of e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, solo wheels and more.

Mode shift leads to fewer cars on clogged roads while also creating a transportation environment that favors physical activity.

Regarding micromobility devices on trails, RTC’s recommendations seek to promote greater trail use, including increased diversity of trail users.

RTC's put together this little trail-geek cheat sheet so that we can all bone up on our trail and active-transportation policy speak.