Policy recommendations for integrating shared electric scooters in urban mobility systems
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Master's thesis
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Date
2024-08-19
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Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions
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ENG3085
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Master’s programme in Urban Mobility
Language
en
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53 + 2
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Abstract
Shared e-scooters started appearing in cities in Europe and elsewhere sometime around 2018. Local planners and regulators were quickly overwhelmed with the impacts in their cities, as well as complaints from citizens about an unorderly public space and an increase in conflicts with other street users. Since then, many cities have been trying to control and regulate the operations of the shared e-scooters, to restore order, safety, and improve accessibility in the public space. Additionally, they attempt to use this new mode of micromobility to their advantage and integrate it into their mobility system. This thesis report uses interviews with planners from Swedish municipalities as the main methodology. The findings are contrasted and synthesized with state-of-the-art literature to come up with policy recommendations for a better integration of shared e-scooters into the transportation system. Some of the findings include the need for digital and informational integration between the different mobility offerings in a city, as well as ticketing and payment integration for easier and more convenient multi-modal trips. This can be achieved in the form of a MaaS platform. Additionally, the development of dense micromobility parking hubs, especially close to public transportation stations to encourage multi-modality, as well as adequate infrastructure with micromobility lanes. Procurement of services can enable the cities to control and set specific requirements as they see fit for a better integration. But in the absence of procurement, using permits and attaching requirements to them can be a good alternative. Lastly, incorporating micromobility in their strategic plans will help with establishing this mode and enable better synergies for a long-term mobility vision. Future research can look into the factors that make procurement a useful tool, and other policy tools that would enable an extended area coverage.Description
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Mladenovic, MilosThesis advisor
Chen, LeiBurghout, Wilco
Keywords
shared E-scooter, urban transport policy, sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP), mobility policy