E3S Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
585, P. 12004 - 12004
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
paper
study
investigates
the
role
and
impact
of
e-scooters
in
urban
mobility
within
Thessaloniki,
Greece,
focusing
on
usage
patterns,
user
demographics,
socio-economic
environmental
implications.
A
mixed-methods
approach,
incorporating
both
quantitative
data
from
surveys
qualitative
insights
interviews,
was
employed
to
develop
a
structured
Google
Forms
questionnaire
that
disseminated
e-scooter
users
Thessaloniki
using
modified
snowball
sampling
technique.
The
survey
revealed
primary
are
young
adults
aged
18-27,
predominantly
students,
who
favor
for
their
time
efficiency,
enjoyment,
benefits.
However,
safety
concerns
inadequate
infrastructure
pose
significant
barriers
wider
adoption.
findings
highlight
strong
public
support
expanding
network
enhance
connectivity
convenience.
Recommendations
include
developing
dedicated
infrastructure,
implementing
balanced
regulatory
measures,
maintaining
affordability,
promoting
awareness
campaigns.
Future
research
should
explore
integration
with
other
transport
modes
assess
long-term
sustainability.
contributes
valuable
policymakers
aiming
sustainable
systems
meet
evolving
needs.
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 16 - 16
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
In
recent
years,
shared
e-scooters
have
become
increasingly
popular
as
a
mode
of
transportation
in
urban
areas.
Shared
emerged
convenient
and
sustainable
option
areas,
providing
users
with
flexible
efficient
way
to
travel
short
distances
within
city.
Many
service
providers
local
municipalities
are
interested
implementing
e-scooter
operational
models.
However,
determining
which
operating
model
prefer
what
the
areas
will
be
is
significant
problem.
We
aimed
solve
implementation
three
different
models,
site
selection
problem
station
locations,
for
Erzurum,
metropolitan
city
this
study.
As
quite
new
mode;
information
collected
assess
models’
sustainability
performance
may
indeterminate
vague.
study,
Geographic
Information
System
(GIS)-based
hybrid
multi-criteria
decision-making
(MCDM)
method
proposed
solution
implementation,
selection,
problems
To
end,
four-step
scientific
strategic
approach
developed:
(i)
identification
detailed
explanation
5
main
24
sub-criteria,
(ii)
weighting
criteria
through
Analytical
Hierarchical
Process
(AHP),
Multi-Influencing
Factor
(MIF),
Best–Worst
Method
(BWM)
order
increase
sensitivity
robustness
(iii)
obtaining
suitability
map
(iv)
assigning
stations
analyzing
their
levels
COmplex
PRoportional
ASsessment
(COPRAS).
The
results
show
that,
central
districts
most
suitable
paper’s
methodology
can
help
policymakers
invest
even
situations
high
uncertainty.
Transport Policy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
146, P. 116 - 125
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Urban
mobility
has
undergone
a
transformation
with
the
advent
of
micromobility
vehicles,
leading
to
multitude
studies
investigating
factors
that
drive
early
adoption
and
sustainability
equity
implications.
However,
in
context
where
local
administrations
struggle
regarding
how
fit
different
systems
within
urban
ecosystem,
little
is
understood
about
political
regulations
impact
users'
modal
choices
This
study
aims
shed
light
on
differences
between
private
e-scooters
shared
bikes
Barcelona,
city
options
face
distinct
regulatory
frameworks,
also
understand
influence
an
individual's
choice
these
two
modes
micromobility.
The
employs
self-reported
intercept
survey
651
users
builds
logistic
binary
regression
model
examine
characteristics
differentiate
e-scooter
bike
adopters.
Results
indicate
notable
adopters
suggest
might
play
role
determining
mode.
Furthermore,
finds
while
both
follow
similar
mode
replacement
paths,
have
higher
potential
keep
away
from
cars.
These
findings
contribute
limited
knowledge
highlight
policy
design
diverse
population
groups.
As
more
cities
are
banning
free-floating
centres,
it
essential
selective
bans
restrictive
policies
choices.
Environmental and Sustainability Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100349 - 100349
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
This
paper
explores
the
concept
of
corporate
sustainability
and
role
indi-cators
in
achieving
United
Nations'
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs).
It
emphasizes
need
for
companies
to
integrate
principles
into
their
strategies
operations
while
minimizing
negative
impacts
on
environment,
society,
economy.
The
study
highlights
importance
using
relevant
indicators
measure
assess
performance.
In
this
context,
we
developed
University
Pannonia
Sustainability
index
(UPSi),
a
comprehensive
indicator
that
monitors
performance
supports
decision-making
developments.
A
case
was
conducted
demonstrate
effectiveness
UPSi
assessing
practices.
findings
showcase
practical
application
identifying
strengths,
weaknesses,
areas
improvement
efforts.
examined
public
institution
could
improve
its
primarily
management
relation
greening
transportation,
namely
use
renewable
energy
sources,
zero-emission
vehicles
sustainability-related
expenses
solutions
can
be
proposed.
contributes
field
by
offering
framework
tool
evaluate
enhance
performance,
thereby
fostering
more
sustainable
future.
