Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
9-2024
Abstract
This study revealed the inequitable societal impacts of E-scooters on disadvantaged populations. The study conducted a population distribution analysis to compare the use opportunities and space intrusion burdens of E-scooter sharing on four vulnerable population groups in Austin, Texas. Nearly all minority population experienced fewer E-scooter use opportunities. Ten percent of the minority population waited for a disproportionately longer time before a disturbance could be resolved. Ten percent of the low-income population were in a disadvantaged position in high opportunities and moderate burdens. Twenty percent of the physically disabled population faced more moderate-level burdens. The result did not show significant inequitable outcomes for the elderly population.
Keywords
E-scooters, transportation equity, population distribution analysis
Discipline
Transportation | Urban Studies
Research Areas
Integrative Research Areas
Publication
Journal of Planning Education and Research
Volume
44
Issue
3
First Page
1331
Last Page
1346
ISSN
0739-456X
Identifier
10.1177/0739456X211057196
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Citation
BAI, Shunhua and JIAO, Junfeng.
Toward equitable micromobility: Lessons from Austin e-scooter sharing program. (2024). Journal of Planning Education and Research. 44, (3), 1331-1346.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/cis_research/501
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1177/0739456X211057196