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.
Journal of Safety Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
92, P. 292 - 305
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Electric-powered
scooters
(E-scooters),
as
an
emerging
sustainable
micromobility
mode,
are
increasingly
popular.
However,
safety
concerns
regarding
the
use
of
e-scooters
also
rising.
For
example,
in
2022,
1,492
casualties
resulting
from
e-scooter-involved
crashes
were
observed
24
trial
areas
across
UK.
To
enhance
understanding
e-scooter
riding
risks,
this
study
conducted
a
nationwide
crash
analysis
using
UK
dataset.
It
explores
spatial
and
environmental
contexts
factors
influencing
severity.
A
comprehensive
approach,
including
exploratory
data
analysis,
latent
class
(LCA),
chi-square
test,
logistic
regression
model,
employed.
Findings
revealed
distinctive
spatiotemporal
patterns
compared
to
overall
crashes,
with
higher
incidence
deprived
communities.
Three
typologies
identified
LCA:
night-time,
morning,
information-deficient.
Multiple
demographical
found
influence
Compared
trends,
more
prevalent
urban
high
population
density
exhibit
distinct
peak
afternoon.
Night-time
low-light
conditions
morning
ample
daylight
two
significant
clusters.
Factors
such
involvement
riders
aged
45
65
(Odd
Ratio
[OR]
=
1.76)
or
>
(OR
3.61),
occurring
at
late
night/early
2.29),
rural
locations
1.72)
increased
severity
their
respective
reference
groups.
Moreover,
highly
communities
not
only
experience
number
but
contribute
This
underscores
necessity
for
targeted
interventions,
providing
campaigns
training
programs
older
individuals
users
residing
dense
areas.
highlights
need
policies
that
address
inequities,
particularly
through
improved
infrastructure
enforcement
lower-income
crashes.
Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(91), P. 1041 - 1057
Published: April 18, 2024
This
study
aims
to
estimate
the
driving
times
of
drivers
who
prefer
electric
scooter
vehicles.
In
general,
e-scooters
reduce
loss
time
caused
by
traffic
jams
because,
thanks
their
smaller
size
and
maneuverability,
these
vehicles
provide
rapid
progress
in
urban
journeys.
E-scooters
also
offer
an
advantage
finding
a
parking
space
easy
more
compact
structure.
this
study,
ML
algorithms
were
used
predict
e-scooter
The
AB
model
has
performed
well
with
low
Mean
Square
Error
(MSE)
value
(0.005).
Root
(RMSE)
Absolute
(MAE)
values
are
relatively
(0.069
0.039,
respectively),
indicating
that
model's
predictions
close
actual
values.
Also,
high
R-squared-Coefficient
Determination
(R2)
(0.947)
suggests
explains
data
quite
well,
its
approach
accuracy.
On
other
hand,
GB
algorithm
poorly
compared
different
algorithms,
margin
error
accuracy
rate.
These
results
management
estimating
travel
driver
will
make
e-scooter.
As
result,
opportunity
save
manage
daily
mobility
effectively,
attractive
for
transportation.
Transportation Planning and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
E-bikes
have
become
one
of
the
main
modes
travel
for
urban
residents
in
China;
they
provide
convenient
services
but
also
present
some
problems
traffic
safety
and
management.
In
view
social
concerns
caused
by
restrictions
e-bikes
Guangzhou,
this
study
discusses
how
to
improve
e-bike
development
while
considering
management
travel.
This
paper
analyses
comment
data
from
Weibo
WeChat
Mini
Software
opinions
netizens.
addition,
were
reclassified
into
three
different
views.
revealed
that
proponents
opponents
share
same
consensus
should
be
strengthened.
Additionally,
with
respect
understanding
restriction
policy,
conservative
views
suggest
policy
implementation
is
purposes
supported.
The
radical
restricting
a
size
fits
all
which
ignores
demand
riders,
government
strengthening
central
position
motor
vehicles.
Finally,
terms
management,
respondents
believed
planning
legal
construction
strengthened
managed
reference
motorized
policies
regulations
protect
rights
interests
parties.
Micromobility
devices,
such
as
e-scooters
and
delivery
robots,
hold
promise
for
eco-friendly
cost-effective
alternatives
future
urban
transportation.
However,
their
lack
of
societal
acceptance
remains
a
challenge.
Therefore,
we
must
consider
ways
to
promote
prosocial
behavior
in
micromobility
interactions.
We
investigate
how
post-ride
feedback
can
encourage
the
e-scooter
riders
while
interacting
with
sidewalk
users,
including
pedestrians
robots.
Using
web-based
platform,
measure
riders.
Results
found
that
successfully
behavior,
objective
measures
indicated
better
gap
lower
speeds
at
interaction,
longer
stopping
time
around
other
actors.
The
findings
this
study
demonstrate
efficacy
provide
step
toward
designing
methodologies
improve
mobility
users.
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.
