Risk-taking behaviors of e-scooter users: A survey in Paris

Gioldasis, Christos; Christoforou, Zoi; Seidowsky, Régine

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2021.106427

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“…According to our findings, whereas young bike-share cyclists are the age group that travels the slowest, young e-scooter riders are the age group that travels the fastest, especially men. This is in line with previous studies that identified young men riders as being more likely to perform risky behaviours (Gioldasis et al, 2021). Another factor that has been observed to shape micromobility users' performance is having children.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Social differences determine not only the decision to choose micromobility modes but also the riding behaviour during the trip. In this respect, men are less prone to rule compliance, as well as more likely to adopt risky and fast riding practices (Arellano and Fang, 2019;Flügel et al, 2019;Gioldasis et al, 2021;Lind et al, 2021;Romanillos and Gutiérrez, 2020). These differences in travel behaviour have been traditionally attributed to a general attitude of risk aversion by women (Graystone et al, 2022;Prati et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Conflicts for urban space also need to be framed in terms of gender. Men on two wheels are more likely to perform risky behaviours, such as stunts, fast riding, swerving, quickly accelerating or braking or running red lights (Arellano and Fang, 2019;Balkmar, 2018;Gioldasis et al, 2021;Saber et al, 2022). In Barcelona, men cyclists are not only more prone to breach traffic rules (Lind et al, 2021), but they also constitute the majority of micromobility users (Roig-Costa et al, 2021).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2023

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Gendered travel behaviour in micromobility? Travel speed and route choice through the lens of intersecting identities

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Miralles‐Guasch

Marquet

2023

Journal of Transport Geography

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“…In this study, gender differences were presented in crash and injury risk with e-scooters. The study showed males had a greater risk of being involved in an e-scooter-related crash, likely because they were in general more frequent riders, had fewer perceived concerns about e-scooter travel safety, and were more prone to risk-taking behaviors while riding an e-scooter [ 3 , 28 , 38 , 39 ]. Consistently, Yang and colleagues suggested males were overrepresented in 167 U.S. e-scooter incidents through the mining of news reports from 2017 to 2019 [ 32 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Characteristics and Risk Factors for Electric Scooter-Related Crashes and Injury Crashes among Scooter Riders: A Two-Phase Survey Study

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Ryan

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Electric scooters (or e-scooters) are among the most popular micromobility options that have experienced an enormous expansion in urban transportation systems across the world in recent years. Along with the increased usage of e-scooters, the increasing number of e-scooter-related injuries has also become an emerging global public health concern. However, little is known regarding the risk factors for e-scooter-related crashes and injury crashes. This study consisted of a two-phase survey questionnaire administered to a cohort of e-scooter riders (n = 210), which obtained exposure information on riders’ demographics, riding behaviors (including infrastructure selection), helmet use, and other crash-related factors. The risk ratios of riders’ self-reported involvement in an e-scooter-related crash (i.e., any crash versus no crash) and injury crash (i.e., injury crash versus non-injury crash) were estimated across exposure subcategories using the Negative Binomial regression approach. Males and frequent users of e-scooters were associated with an increased risk of e-scooter-related crashes of any type. For the e-scooter-related injury crashes, more frequently riding on bike lanes (i.e., greater than 25% of the time), either protected or unprotected, was identified as a protective factor. E-scooter-related injury crashes were more likely to occur among females, who reported riding on sidewalks and non-paved surfaces more frequently. The study may help inform public policy regarding e-scooter legislation and prioritize efforts to establish suitable road infrastructure for improved e-scooter riding safety.

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“…More recent work in Barcelona into e-scooter and micromobility use, including shared cycling platforms, has found important gender differences in the travel patterns of females and males relating to the speed, time of day, and infrastructure use (Cubells et al, 2023). Reviewing the GPS data from e-scooter and cycling facilities across the city, they found that males tended to travel faster on e-scooters and exhibit more risky behavior (Gioldasis et al, 2021). They also found that females were more likely to use micromobility in the afternoon which links to a higher use for nonwork related trips.…”

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Gender perspectives on electric micromobility use

Parnell

Merriman

Plant

2023

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Electric micromobility (e‐micromobility) offers the potential to enhance the sustainability of first‐ and last‐mile journeys in urban areas by reducing the number of private vehicle trips. As a new mode of transport, it is imperative that it is not subject to the same male bias that has been evidenced across our existing transport networks. An in‐depth qualitative study was conducted with 24 UK participants (12 females) to assess the gender factors that relate to the incentives and barriers of e‐micromobility (electric bike and electric scooter) use. Focus groups and interviews were conducted and the data analysis was disaggregated by gender to reveal the differences and similarities between female and male perspectives on e‐micromobility use. Differences in the types of trips made and perceptions of fear were prevalent. Key gender‐related findings and recommendations are made. By reviewing, and acting upon, the different perspectives that males and females have towards e‐micromobility they can be made more inclusive for all. This can enhance their uptake and reduce the dependence on private vehicles.

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Risk-taking behaviors of e-scooter users: A survey in Paris

Cited by 53 publications

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Gendered travel behaviour in micromobility? Travel speed and route choice through the lens of intersecting identities

Gendered travel behaviour in micromobility? Travel speed and route choice through the lens of intersecting identities

Characteristics and Risk Factors for Electric Scooter-Related Crashes and Injury Crashes among Scooter Riders: A Two-Phase Survey Study

Gender perspectives on electric micromobility use

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