Investigating safety and risk disparity between personally owned and shared micromobility modes
This research examines the safety implications of the increasing popularity of micromobility, particularly focusing on shared e-bikes and bicycles. The study has three main goals: comparing crashes involving shared e-bikes and bicycles, understanding how safety trends for personally owned e-bikes are changing, and identifying differences in safety between personally owned and shared e-scooters. The research seeks to uncover patterns, risk factors, and disparities in micromobility-related accidents by analyzing existing data and collaborating with industry partners to conduct surveys. By analyzing detailed crash reports and new injury codes related to micromobility, the project aims to provide evidence to inform policies and improve infrastructure, ultimately enhancing overall transportation safety. By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, the project enhances our understanding of micromobility safety and provides invaluable learning experiences. Ultimately, the research endeavors to inform policymakers, practitioners, and the public on strategies to mitigate safety risks associated with the proliferation of micromobility modes in urban environments.
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Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $101713
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Contract Numbers:
69A3552348336
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Sponsor Organizations:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Project Managers:
Stearns, Amy
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Performing Organizations:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Center for Transportation Research (CTR)
Knoxville, TN United States 37996 -
Principal Investigators:
Appleyard, Bruce
Cherry, Christopher
- Start Date: 20240601
- Expected Completion Date: 20250531
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bicycles; Crash analysis; Crash rates; Electric bicycles; Micromobility; Ownership; Scooters
- Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01923820
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
- Contract Numbers: 69A3552348336
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Jul 8 2024 2:54PM