Standing e-scooters, what to expect: micro-mobility with micro effects?

Explorative research into the expected effects and policy implications of the introduction of e-scooters in the Dutch traffic system

Master thesis (2021)

Authors

G.H.J. Alberts Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

G.P. van Wee Transport and Logistics - TPM (supervisor 1)
J.A. Annema Transport and Logistics - TPM (supervisor 1)
N. van Oort Transport and Planning - CEG (supervisor 1)
Erik Arends AT Osborne (supervisor 1)
Puck Kole AT Osborne (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
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Published Date

07-04-2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

(standing) E-scooters are a promising mode of transport; the vehicles are electrically powered, light, and fit in the dense urban landscape. However, little is known about the impact of these vehicles that can be expected when introduced in the Netherlands. In this paper, effect estimations of e-scooters on travel behaviour and society are made, and insight is provided into the policy implications of these -expected-effects. A System Diagram is made of the introduction of e-scooters and their impact. The effect estimations in the diagram are gathered through mobility expert interviews and compared to known effects abroad from literature. Consequently, a focus group session with mobility experts was organised to gain insights into policy instruments. This paper concludes that the impact of e-scooters can be large and possibly negative if not well regulated. However, there are policy options that have the potential to improve the impact of e-scooters.