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Differences in route choice behavior when riding shared e-scooters vs. bicycles - A field study.
Madlen Ringhand1, David Schackmann1, Juliane Anke1
1Chair of Traffic and Transportation Psychology, Technische Universität Dresden, Hettnerstr. 1, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
Journal of Safety Research
|June 10, 2024
Summary
Electric kick scooter (e-scooter) riders prioritize road surface and safety more than cyclists. This research informs urban planning for safer micro-mobility infrastructure.
Area of Science:
- Urban planning
- Transportation engineering
- Micro-mobility studies
Background:
- Rising popularity of electric kick scooters (e-scooters) presents challenges for traffic planning.
- Understanding e-scooter route choice is crucial for infrastructure improvements and traffic flow analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze route choices and preferences of e-scooter riders compared to cyclists.
- To investigate factors influencing route selection for different micro-mobility users.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental study involving 52 participants riding e-scooters or bicycles to predefined destinations.
- Participants selected their routes and reported on decision-making difficulty and route choice factors.
Main Results:
- E-scooter riders placed higher importance on road surface and safety compared to cyclists.
- E-scooter riders perceived route decision-making as more difficult.
- Riding data showed e-scooter riders took longer routes for complex navigation tasks.
Conclusions:
- Route preferences for e-scooter riders are influenced by road surface and safety, necessitating high-quality infrastructure.
- Insights from cyclist planning can benefit e-scooter rider planning.
- Real-time road quality information could enhance safety for all road users.
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