Micromobility is a contemporary transportation mode that is implemented and tested within the urban transportation networks of cities around the world. Accumulating experiences around the world differ in certain aspects of micromobility such as its benefits, efficiency, and safety. Micromobility was originally intended to complement urban transit and supply the perceived demand for the last mile or last kilometer transportation needs of urban transit users. The immediate benefit based on this expectation was reduced car use in cities, and hence reduced congestions and reduced demand for car parking areas. However, lack of proper infrastructure, unregulated and unexpected uses of micromobility vehicles have resulted in safety violations and congestions in both pedestrianized areas and motorized traffic areas. Micromobility vehicles have attracted demand from people who would otherwise be walking or riding a bicycle. There have been cases where micromobility vehicles are chosen for their entertaining aspects as opposed to their more pragmatic aspects in terms of supplying the last mile demand of transit users. Accidents involving micromobility vehicles have resulted in significant injuries, challenging the perceived simplicity and harmless nature of micromobility. This chapter provides an insight into the benefits of micromobility in terms of its energy efficiency as compared to car use and benefits in terms of mobility and accessibility when compared to walking and riding bicycles. The chapter concludes by a discussion concerning the safety characteristics of micromobility vehicles.

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An Insight into Energy Efficiency, Mobility, Accessibility, and Safety Characteristics of Micromobility

  • Niyazi Özgür Bezgin

摘要

Micromobility is a contemporary transportation mode that is implemented and tested within the urban transportation networks of cities around the world. Accumulating experiences around the world differ in certain aspects of micromobility such as its benefits, efficiency, and safety. Micromobility was originally intended to complement urban transit and supply the perceived demand for the last mile or last kilometer transportation needs of urban transit users. The immediate benefit based on this expectation was reduced car use in cities, and hence reduced congestions and reduced demand for car parking areas. However, lack of proper infrastructure, unregulated and unexpected uses of micromobility vehicles have resulted in safety violations and congestions in both pedestrianized areas and motorized traffic areas. Micromobility vehicles have attracted demand from people who would otherwise be walking or riding a bicycle. There have been cases where micromobility vehicles are chosen for their entertaining aspects as opposed to their more pragmatic aspects in terms of supplying the last mile demand of transit users. Accidents involving micromobility vehicles have resulted in significant injuries, challenging the perceived simplicity and harmless nature of micromobility. This chapter provides an insight into the benefits of micromobility in terms of its energy efficiency as compared to car use and benefits in terms of mobility and accessibility when compared to walking and riding bicycles. The chapter concludes by a discussion concerning the safety characteristics of micromobility vehicles.