How Should Vehicle Miles Traveled Displaced by E-Scooter Trips be Calculated?

Review Transportation

What travel modes do shared e-scooters displace? A review of recent research findings

Kailai Wang et al.

Summary: This study provides a review of literature on modal shifts in the US and other countries, revealing that shared e-scooters may be a good strategy for reducing car dependence in many US cities. However, the extent of integration between shared e-scooters and public transit varies by city, suggesting the need for technology, regulations, and incentives to ensure successful integration.

TRANSPORT REVIEWS (2023)

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Article Environmental Studies

What type of infrastructures do e-scooter riders prefer? A route choice model

Wenwen Zhang et al.

Summary: This study developed an e-scooter route choice model to reveal riders' preferences for different types of transportation infrastructures, finding that e-scooter riders are willing to travel longer distances to ride in certain types of roadways.

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Engineering, Civil

Changes in Travel Behavior, Attitudes, and Preferences among E-Scooter Riders and Nonriders: First Look at Results from Pre and Post E-Scooter System Launch Surveys at Virginia Tech

Ralph Buehler et al.

Summary: This study suggests that on university campuses, electric scooter usage patterns are similar to those in cities, with the main reasons for riding being travel speed and enjoyment. Pre-launch intention to ride was higher than actual ridership, especially among older age groups, women, and university staff.

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD (2021)

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Article Economics