Public Health-Led Insights on Electric Micro-mobility Adoption and Use : a Scoping Review
Bretones Diaz, Alexandra (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Geografia)
Marquet Sardà, Oriol (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Daher, Carolyn (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)
Hidalgo, Laura (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)
Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)
Miralles-Guasch, Carme 1961- (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Mueller, Natalie (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)

Date:	2023
Abstract:	The advent of electric micro-mobility (EMM) has transformed the urban mobility landscape, with projections indicating a 5-10% increase in its modal share in European cities by 2030. In this scoping review, we aimed to comprehensively examine the key determinants of EMM adoption and usage from a public health perspective. Sixty-seven articles were included in the analysis, primarily covering e-bikes and e-scooters. The determinants were categorised into two broad categories: (1) contextual determinants that encompass enabling and hindering factors related to legal frameworks, transportation systems and infrastructure, and technology, and (2) individual-level determinants that pertain to intrinsic motivations and deterrents of individuals. Our findings reveal that EMM vehicles are widely perceived as a cost-effective, flexible, ad hoc, and fast mode of transportation within urban areas, augmenting accessibility and connectivity. Additionally, the lightweight, foldable, and transportable nature of these vehiclesis highly appreciated by users. However, several barriers have also been identified, including inadequate infrastructure and end-of-trip facilities, limited capability to traverse diverse terrains and trip scenarios, acquisition and maintenance costs, limited carrying capacities, technical failures, and accident risks. Our results suggest that the interplay of contextual enablers and barriers and personal motivations and deterrents drive the emergence, adoption, and usage of EMM. Hence, a comprehensive understanding of both contextual and individual-level determinants is crucial for ensuring a sustainable and healthy uptake of EMM.
Grants:	Agencia Estatal de Investigación PID2019-104344RB-I00 Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación RYC-2020-029441-I Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca 2021/FI_BDNS-525925
Note:	Altres ajuts: acords transformatius de la UAB
Note:	Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article de revisió ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Determinants ; E-bikes ; E-scooters ; Electric micro-mobility ; Public health ; Scoping review
Published in:	Journal of urban health, Vol. 100 (June 2023) , p. 612-626, ISSN 1468-2869

DOI: 10.1007/s11524-023-00731-0
PMID: 37191812

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