Personal Micromobility Devices (PMDs), which are micro-sized and have limited power and speed, are a growing industry gaining popularity worldwide. Although PMDs are available for purchase, in recent years, the rise of shared e-scooter and e-bike service providers has made these devices widely used. Especially preferred for short-distance urban travel, e-scooters and e-bikes have some advantages such as better access to public transportation, less impact from traffic congestion, more economical travel opportunity for short distances, easy access to devices, and not creating air and noise pollution. However, there are also some disadvantages such as the danger they pose to pedestrians with any sight or mobility impairments by e-scooters parked/left on the sidewalk and ride on the sidewalk, and the disruption they create in traffic flow due to their lower speeds. In recent years, we have witnessed an increase in accidents involving e-scooters and e-bikes in many cities around the world. However, since these devices are not yet identified in official police records in many countries, it is difficult to access accident statistics. Lack of physical protection around these devices, particularly in collisions with motor vehicles, has resulted in serious consequences such as death and serious injury for e-scooter and e-bike riders. The low rates of helmet use among e-scooter riders also contributed to the severity of injuries. There are many risk factors that influence crashes involving PMDs. Excessive speed is a very important risk factor contributing to e-scooter and e-bike accidents. Many studies show that riders under the influence of alcohol and drugs are more likely to be involved in accidents and to be seriously injured. This section of the book provides statistical information on e-scooter and e-bike accidents and information on risk factors affecting accidents. It also provides recommendations for decision makers and micromobility operators.


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    Title :

    Micromobility Safety


    Additional title:

    Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Micromobility ; Chapter : 8 ; 91-110


    Publication date :

    2025-01-21


    Size :

    20 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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