Toward Equitable Micromobility: Lessons from Austin E-Scooter Sharing Program
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.
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- © The Author(s) 2021.
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Authors:
- Bai, Shunhua
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0000-0002-8774-5368
- Jiao, Junfeng
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0000-0002-7272-8805
- Publication Date: 2024-9
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: References;
- Pagination: pp 1331-1346
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Serial:
- Journal of Planning Education and Research
- Volume: 44
- Issue Number: 3
- Publisher: Sage Publications, Incorporated
- ISSN: 0739-456X
- EISSN: 1552-6577
- Serial URL: http://jpe.sagepub.com/
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Equity; Low income groups; Micromobility; Minorities; Persons with disabilities; Scooters
- Geographic Terms: Austin (Texas)
- Subject Areas: Highways; Society; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01849704
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jun 24 2022 5:07PM