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Micro Mobility Skateboarding in India – A Story, A Legacy, and a Skatepark!

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Micro-mobility refers to lightweight modes of transportation that enable individuals to travel short distances. Examples of micro-mobility options include bicycles, e-bikes (both docked and dockless), e-scooters (both docked and dockless), roller skates, tricycles, mobility scooters, unicycles, golf carts, kick scooters, one-wheels, quadracycles, wheelchairs, segways, personal transporters, and skateboards. These modes are commonly used in urban areas for commuting over shorter distances. Skateboarding, as a micro-mobility mode, has gained popularity among teenagers, college students, and adults in various countries such as the USA, Japan, England, Brazil, Germany, Australia, China, Denmark, and others. With an average speed of 10-20 km/h, skateboarding serves as a recreational sport that helps reduce stress while improving coordination and balance. Skateparks not only foster community bonding but also have a positive impact on local businesses by utilizing unused spaces. Notably, sk...