Article
Transportation Science & Technology
Gina Blazanin, Aupal Mondal, Katherine E. Asmussen, Chandra R. Bhat
Summary: Shared micromobility modes have become increasingly popular in urban transportation, and it is important to understand how individuals respond and who the likely users are. This study analyzes the first-use and use frequency of Escooter sharing systems (ESS) and Bike sharing systems (BSS) using psycho-social constructs, built environment attributes, and individual-level demographics. The results emphasize the importance of considering psycho-social attitudes and cognitive antecedents in understanding the adoption and use of these micromobility modes.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART C-EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Narelle Haworth, Amy Schramm, Divera Twisk
Summary: The study conducted in downtown Brisbane, Australia, highlighted the prevalence of illegal riding and non-use of helmets among shared e-scooters and bicycles, as well as the frequent interactions with pedestrians. Shared schemes tend to have higher rates of risky behaviors, especially with e-scooters, but conflicts with pedestrians are rare. Further research is recommended to better understand the factors influencing the behaviors of shared and private e-scooter users and pedestrians to improve safety regulations.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Andreas Nikiforiadis, Evangelos Paschalidis, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Alexandra Raptopoulou, Athanasia Kostareli, Socrates Basbas
Summary: The study on e-scooters in Thessaloniki, Greece, found that e-scooters mainly replaced walking and public transport trips. Females and residents living in city centers were less keen on using e-scooters compared to males and those living in longer distances.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Juan Jose Vinagre Diaz, Ruben Fernandez Pozo, Ana Belen Rodriguez Gonzalez, Mark Richard Wilby, Bani Anvari
Summary: E-scooter services have become a popular form of urban transport worldwide. Despite being primarily seen as a first-and-last-mile solution for public transport, our research shows that 50% of e-scooter trips are either substituting it or serving areas with limited public transportation infrastructure. We have developed a data-driven methodology that autonomously classifies e-scooter trips based on their relation to public transit, and our findings reveal the specific mobility solutions e-scooters provide in areas with particular needs.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elena Carrara, Rebecca Ciavarella, Stefania Boglietti, Martina Carra, Giulio Maternini, Benedetto Barabino
Summary: The paper discusses the performance evaluation of electric-powered personal mobility vehicles (e-PMVs) and proposes a cohesive approach to identify and select key sustainable parameters (KSPs). By merging two different methods, a limited and relevant set of six overlapping KSPs is derived. These results may support the opportunity to assess the performance of e-PMVs among cities according to a common set of KSPs.
Article
Acoustics
Tim Walton, Antonio J. Torija, Andrew S. Elliott
Summary: In recent years, electric micromobility transportation, including electric scooters, has become increasingly popular due to advancements in technology and the shift towards lower emission transport. However, concerns have been raised regarding pedestrian safety, particularly for the blind and partially sighted community. This paper examines the development of an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for electric scooters, focusing on designing alert sounds that optimize detectability and annoyance. The study explores objective metrics for detectability and annoyance and provides insights into the development of micromobility AVAS sounds.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kelsey Sievert, Madeleine Roen, Curtis M. Craig, Nichole L. Morris
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the behaviors and preferences of e-scooter riders to improve their safety. Data was collected through online and in-person surveys from 329 e-scooter riders. The study found that protected bike lanes were considered the safest infrastructure, but sidewalks were the most preferred and perceived safest riding infrastructure. Riders had low feelings of safety and preference for riding on major/neighborhood streets or unprotected bike lanes. Findings suggest the need for better roadway infrastructure and support for e-scooter riding safety.
Article
Economics
Nitesh R. Shah, Abubakr Ziedan, Candace Brakewood, Christopher R. Cherry
Summary: This study analyzes the demand elasticity of shared e-scooters and finds that the average daily demand elasticity of e-scooter vehicle deployment is inelastic. Service providers with larger fleet sizes have higher demand elasticity compared to medium fleet-sized providers. Additionally, there is a significant difference in demand elasticity based on land use types.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Lucas M. Neuroth, Kayleigh D. Humphries, Jeffrey J. Wing, Gary A. Smith, Motao Zhu
Summary: The introduction of scooter-share programs in the United States has led to an increase in emergency department visits for electronic scooter injuries. This study used data from a national injury surveillance system to examine e-scooter collisions with motor vehicles. The findings indicate that e-scooter injuries involving motor vehicles differ from those without motor vehicle involvement in terms of age, gender, hospital admission rates, and locations of the incidents.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Transportation
Steven R. Gehrke, Brendan J. Russo, Bita Sadeghinasr, Katherine R. Riffle, Edward J. Smaglik, Timothy G. Reardon
Summary: This study investigates the spatial associations between e-scooter trip generation and vulnerable road user crash counts, highlighting the need for updated policies that promote shared micro-mobility services through safer infrastructure provisions.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY & SECURITY
(2022)
Article
Economics
Aryan Hosseinzadeh, Majeed Algomaiah, Robert Kluger, Zhixia Li
Summary: This study conducted a Geographic Weighted Regression to investigate the impact of various factors on e-scooter trip density in Louisville, KY. It found that factors like land use, age distribution, gender distribution, Walk Score, and Park Score influenced the density of e-scooter trips in the Traffic Analysis Zones. The study suggests that using GWR can provide better insights than a global Ordinary Least Squares model, with local goodness of fit ranging from 0.732 to 0.895.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Economics
Nicolas Foissaud, Christos Gioldasis, Shun Tamura, Zoi Christoforou, Nadir Farhi
Summary: This study examines the spatiotemporal patterns of e-scooter trips in four European cities and finds that riding frequencies and vehicle rotation are low. Tourists are the main users of free-floating e-scooters, riding during the day over longer distances but at lower speeds. The peak hour for e-scooter usage is observed in the afternoon, and downtown, waterfront areas, and availability of soft mobility infrastructure attract users. The usage patterns are relatively predictable, especially for commuting purposes.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Jessica B. Cicchino, Paige E. Kulie, Melissa L. McCarthy
Summary: This study analyzed injuries sustained by e-scooter riders on roads and sidewalks, finding that riders injured on roads are more likely to suffer severe injuries. Therefore, policymakers should consider the impact of riding locations on injury severity when setting policies, while also taking into account other factors.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Economics
Hongtai Yang, Rong Zheng, Xuan Li, Jinghai Huo, Linchuan Yang, Tong Zhu
Summary: This study explores the nonlinear and threshold effects of the built environment on ESS ridership in Los Angeles and identifies the most important variables in the built environment. The findings can help planners determine high-demand areas and design effective investment plans to promote micromobility.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Elizabeth Karpinski, Ellie Bayles, Lisa Daigle, Dan Mantine
Summary: Shared e-scooters are a new mode of transportation that presents unique safety concerns. This study analyzed a dataset of 17 fatal crashes involving rented dockless e-scooters and motor vehicles in the United States. The results showed that e-scooter fatality victims are typically younger males. E-scooter fatalities are more likely to occur at night and involve hit-and-run crashes. The study highlights the similarities and differences between e-scooter fatalities and other modes of transportation, providing important information for users and policymakers to reduce fatal crashes.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fabio Borghetti, Claudia Caballini, Angela Carboni, Gaia Grossato, Roberto Maja, Benedetto Barabino
Summary: The increasing use of e-commerce has posed challenges for last-mile delivery. Delivery by drones can provide advantages in terms of speed and sustainability, while ensuring profits for the transport provider.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Benedetto Barabino, Sara Salis, Bruno Useli
Summary: This study investigates the factors and intentions of fare evasion among different demographic segments, providing insights for bus operators to develop tailored countermeasures.
JOURNAL OF URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Transportation Science & Technology
Benedetto Barabino, Sara Salis
Summary: This study applies tandem clustering to data collected by an Italian public transport company and discovers three clusters of evader passengers. Logistic regression models demonstrate that attributes related to situational factors significantly influence the chance of being a frequent fare evader, with honesty being a common variable across segments.
Article
Transportation
Valentina Martinelli, Roberto Ventura, Michela Bonera, Benedetto Barabino, Giulio Maternini
Summary: Vehicle operating speed is crucial for road safety. Prediction models can be useful to investigate the relationship between operating speed and road characteristics. This study fills the gap by identifying key variables that affect vehicle operating speed based on spot speed data collected from the county road network of Brescia province in Italy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRANSPORTATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Benedetto Barabino, Massimo Di Francesco, Giulio Maternini, Sara Mazzoni
IEEE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MAGAZINE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Michela Bonera, Benedetto Barabino, Giulio Maternini
Summary: It is essential to consider road safety as a crucial element in achieving sustainable mobility. This research proposes a simple and flexible framework for road network screening, which integrates raw crash, traffic, and road data to assess safety performance and visualize results at different jurisdiction levels. A relevant case study using crash data from the Lombardy Region in Italy demonstrates the usefulness of this framework for accurate safety screening of the entire regional road network. Furthermore, this framework can be implemented in a road traffic safety managerial system to prioritize safety interventions and contribute to the achievement of sustainable development targets.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Martina Carra, Giulio Maternini, Benedetto Barabino
Summary: Recent studies have shown a growing interest in planning suitable charging infrastructure for electric mobility. This study presents a unified approach to identifying key indicators of sustainable locations and reveals a close connection between transport and urban planning choices. The findings can contribute to the planning of sustainable and suitable electric vehicle charging stations based on a common set of key indicators.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chiara Garau, Giulia Desogus, Benedetto Barabino, Mauro Coni
Summary: The purpose of this research is to address the critical aspects of transportation accessibility in island contexts and propose a more innovative, safer, and sustainable framework for public transport service and place-based organization. By considering the existing infrastructure system and socioeconomic issues unique to island environments, the study focuses on multimodal integration models for public transport that have received inadequate consideration in the scientific literature. The findings highlight the importance of transport infrastructure quality, place-based organization, population distribution, and physical configuration in island contexts. This research provides valuable insight that can aid island governments in revising their transport policies and practices.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Business
Maria De Aloe, Roberto Ventura, Michela Bonera, Benedetto Barabino, Giulio Maternini
Summary: Implementation of mass rapid transit systems can be costly in mid-sized cities, but technology can make existing surface rail vehicle-based transit systems interoperable, reducing infrastructure investments. Tram-Train (TT) is a potential solution that combines railway and tramway features with light railway vehicles. However, there is limited literature on TT and lacks detailed economic evaluations in mid-sized cities. This study fills this gap by conducting a cost-benefit analysis in Brescia, Italy, indicating the potential viability of an innovative interoperable transport system. It provides valuable evidence and guidance for policymakers and transit experts.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Transportation
Roberto Ventura, Benedetto Barabino, David Vetturi, Giulio Maternini
Summary: This study fills the research gap in European context by providing a statistical analysis of raw WIM data collected on a main bridge near the city of Brescia, Italy. The results show the existence of three main clusters, highlighting the issue of axle mass limits violations among mass exceptional vehicles in Italy and the need to improve weight enforcement.
EUROPEAN TRANSPORT-TRASPORTI EUROPEI
(2023)
Article
Transportation
Roberto Ventura, Benedetto Barabino, David Vetturi, Giulio Maternini
Summary: Bridges are vulnerable in road networks. Monitoring systems for vehicles with permits and that are illegally overweight are necessary due to safety concerns. Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) systems collect data on vehicular mass and other parameters in real time but have limited use in Europe due to high costs. This study used a data set of overweight vehicles in Italy to investigate their characteristics and provide a predictive model for Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) that is cost-effective compared to WIM systems. The study found different vehicle typologies and determined the factors that affect GVM prediction.
CASE STUDIES ON TRANSPORT POLICY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Martina Carra, Filippo Carlo Pavesi, Benedetto Barabino
Summary: Cycle tourism is a sustainable vacation that is quickly growing, but it lacks research on assessment methods for prioritizing cycle routes. This study addresses this gap by applying an integrated method that combines Multi-Criteria Decision Methods and a land use approach to evaluate and prioritize cycle routes. The findings can support institutions in prioritizing cycle route alternatives for their planning and development.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Transportation
Fabio Porcu, Alessandro Olivo, Giulio Maternini, Mauro Coni, Michela Bonera, Benedetto Barabino
Summary: Assessing the risk of crashes on bus routes is crucial for improving safety performance, but research in this area is limited. Adjusting existing methods can help identify safety factors and assess the risk of crashes in bus transit networks.
EUROPEAN TRANSPORT-TRASPORTI EUROPEI
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Benedetto Barabino, Massimo Di Francesco
Summary: Irregularity in high frequency transit services is unavoidable, but by measuring and identifying irregularity sources, scheduled headways can be maintained and accurate regularity analysis can be provided.
IEEE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MAGAZINE
(2021)
