Research and Proposal for The Promotion of Micro-Mobility

For Electric Scooters and Electric Assist Bicycle

Abstract

In recent years, emphasis has been placed on pedestrian-oriented urban development that is not dependent on automobiles. To realize this goal, it is extremely important to improve the convenience of alternative means of transportation to automobiles. Therefore, this study focused on electric scooters and electric assist bicycles as candidates for alternative modes of transportation, and asked examinees to experience riding both types of mobility and answer questionnaire. The results showed that while electric scooters and electric assist bicycles share some similarities, there are differences in the situations where they are in demand. We also found that improvements in road maintenance, sharing service development methods, and laws and regulations are needed to promote both types of mobility.