Strategies, opportunities, and challenges of integrating shared micromobility with public transport

Abstract

Shared micromobility may enhance accessibility as part of a comprehensive public transport network. A qualitative stakeholder perspective is needed to reflect the practical opportunities and challenges for integrating shared micromobility and public transport. This research synthesizes literature alongside 25 interviews with professionals across North America and Europe to answer: 1) what challenges and opportunities do different integration approaches offer? And 2) what should be prioritized when integrating shared micromobility and public transport? We frame integration efforts in three pillars: 1) institutional, 2) physical, and 3) digital integration. Findings show that integration efforts are effective only when foundational preconditions are met including high-quality public transport, dedicated micromobility infrastructure, supportive land uses, and issue framing. Institutional and physical integration are both necessary to facilitate multimodal travel and create cohesive regional travel networks. Digital tools can support integration but often requires substantial resources, and faces data sharing and privacy, feasibility, and scaling challenges.