Beyond the Buzz: Planning Equitable Shared E-Scooter Systems
Shared e-scooters hold immense promise for urban mobility, but their potential for equity is too often an afterthought. A truly equitable system goes beyond simply deploying fleets; it requires a commitment to accessibility for all demographics, affordability that doesn't exclude low-income communities, and thoughtful infrastructure development that prioritizes safety. As the following research highlights, success hinges on authentic community engagement to understand local needs and a foundation of data-driven decisions to guide everything from fleet deployment to safety policy. Explore the insights below from recent studies that map a path toward planning shared micro-mobility systems that serve everyone.
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Key Publications
- Abouelela, M., Lyu, C., & Antoniou, C. (2023). Exploring the potentials of open-source big data and machine learning in shared mobility fleet utilization prediction. Data Science for Transportation, 5, 5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42421-023-00068-9
- Abouelela, M., Al Haddad, C., Antoniou, C. (2021). Are young users willing to shift from carsharing to scooter–sharing? Transportation Research Part D, Vol. 95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2021.102821
- Abouelela, M., Chaniotakis, E., & Antoniou, C. (2023). Understanding the landscape of shared-e-scooters in North America; Spatiotemporal analysis and policy insights. Transportation Research Part A, 169, 103602. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2023.103602
- Abouelela, M., Durán-Rodas, D., Antoniou, C. (2024). Do we all need shared E-scooters? An accessibility-centered spatial equity evaluation approach. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Vol. 181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2024.103985
- Abouelela, M., Vega-Gonzalo, M., Antoniou, C. (2025). Shared scooter integration in multimodal networks: A time-cost accessibility analysis. Sustainable Cities and Society, Vol. 130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2025.106632