Understanding spatio-temporal heterogeneity of bike-sharing and scooter-sharing mobility

Considering the Potential Health Impacts of Electric Scooters: An Analysis of User Reported Behaviors in Provo, Utah

“…While data from other cities is limited, a pilot e-scooter program in Portland, OR found that the proportion of sidewalk riders varied greatly depending on street design-18% rode on sidewalks with a 20 mph speed limit compared to 66% with a 35 mph speed limit, and 8% rode on sidewalks if a protected bike lane existed compared to 39% where there were no bike facilities [42]. Riding on sidewalks is overall more dangerous for users and much more likely to lead to pedestrian injuries as have been found in previous studies [3,10,31]. The finding that women were more likely than men to avoid on-street riding is consistent with research on gender differences in cycling behavior that finds safety perception is a major factor [70,71].…”

“…In providing an electric alternative to motor vehicles, e-scooters are typically perceived as an environmentally friendly form of transportation that could lead to lower vehicle emissions and cleaner air in cities where they are being used [3]. Since air pollution is responsible for premature morbidity and mortality from a number of diseases-including, for example, respiratory infections, cardiovascular disease, and premature birth-the potential positive impact of e-scooter use on health is significant [1,43].…”

“…There is growing awareness in academic and policy circles of the close linkages between health and urban transportation practices [ 1 ]. Stand-up electric scooters (e-scooters), two-wheeled vehicles with a small electric motor and a thin deck on which a single rider stands, are a relatively new micro-mobility option for urban areas and have the potential for both positive and negative health impacts [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. Although research on the health impacts of e-scooters is sparse, the topic merits further exploration given the rapid increase in e-scooter popularity over the past three years in the United States and around the world [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ].…”

“…e-Scooters are appealing for a variety of reasons. For users, e-scooters offer a convenient, affordable, fun transportation option that serves as an alternative to motor vehicles, biking, and walking [ 3 , 11 ]. e-Scooters are frequently used for both commuting and recreational purposes [ 6 ].…”

Spatio-Temporal Trends of E-Bike Sharing System Deployment: A Review in Europe, North America and Asia

“…Especially, in cities where alternative micro-mobility schemes have established their presence within the transportation landscape, this hinders the appeal of an e-BSS roll-out for a prospective operator. Recent studies comparing ridership patterns between scooter sharing schemes and BSSs in cities where both are offered revealed that shared bikes were mostly used for commuting while shared scooters for recreation in Washington D.C. [23], and that scooter sharing exhibits an increased utilization rate on a smaller fleet size than BSSs in Singapore, although over a significantly lower total daily usage [24]. Notwithstanding this, the large-scale integration of micro-mobility schemes is beneficial for transport systems, such as alleviating rush-hour congestion, and therefore this competition may lead to a broader positive outcome [25,26].…”