Disrupted intermodality : Examining adaptation strategies to public transport e-scooter bans in Barcelona
Roig Costa, Oriol (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Geografia)
Miralles-Guasch, Carme 1961- (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Marquet Sardà, Oriol (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Geografia)

Date:	2024
Abstract:	Electric scooters (e-scooters) have changed urban mobility by offering a dynamic solution to the critical "first and last mile" problem, connecting individuals from their homes to public transport and their final destinations. Despite their growing popularity, e-scooters navigate through a landscape of shifting legal frameworks, highlighting the urgency for policies that not only harness their potential but also address their inherent challenges. This study aims to shed light on the intermodal practices and demographics of e-scooters users in Barcelona, explores the potential impacts of regulatory changes on established transport habits, and assesses the adaptability of users to changing transportation options. Through a self-reported survey of 311 private e-scooter users, we find a notable prevalence of young men from lower socioeconomic backgrounds engaging in intermodal travel, primarily for employment purposes. To better understand how e-scooter riders integrate the device in their daily mobility strategies, we introduce the Intermodality Ratio (IR). A Generalized Linear Model (GLM) is then used to identify key demographic, socioeconomic, and geographic predictors of the IR, revealing place of residence as the most significant factor influencing intermodal behavior. Finally, we analyze participants' anticipated behavioral shifts in response to the upcoming ban using a Multinomial Logistic Regression (MLR) model, which explores the sociodemographic factors affecting the likelihood of adopting alternative transport strategies. These findings contribute to the limited understanding of e-scooter utilization and intermodal practices, particularly within the context of public transit, offering insights into how transport policies can more effectively accommodate emerging mobility solutions.
Grants:	Agencia Estatal de Investigación PID2019-104344RB-I00 Agencia Estatal de Investigación RYC2020-029441-I Agencia Estatal de Investigación TED2021129280B-I00 "la Caixa" Foundation SR22-00147 European Commission 101117700
Note:	Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	E-scooter ; Intermodality ; Policy restriction ; Public transportation ; Stated preferences
Published in:	International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, Vol. 18, Issue 12 (December 2024) , p. 1072-1085, ISSN 1556-8334

DOI: 10.1080/15568318.2024.2434881
PMID: 39691213

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