Martina FAZIO, University of Catania, Italy
Michela LE PIRA, University of Catania, Italy
Nadia GIUFFRIDA, Politecnico di Bari, Italy
Giuseppe INTURRI, University of Catania, Italy
Matteo IGNACCOLO, University of Catania, Italy
In recent years the use of micromobility devices, i.e. light-weight electric-powered vehicles, is spreading in urban areas to perform short trips both for recreational activities and commuting purpose. In particular, electric scooters, and the related shared mobility services, might be a sustainable option for the first-last mile of public transport trips since the vehicles are easily portable on board. Due to the novelty of this mobility option, several cities and countries have just started to set regulations and guidelines for the new road users. Moreover, few attempts have been made for the planning of a proper infrastructure network for these types of services often providing the same rules as for bicycles (e.g. in Italy). This paper proposes a multicriteria GIS-based analysis aimed at planning a transport network for e-scooters focusing attention on both safety and compatibility characteristics. The case study is Catania, a medium-sized city in the southern Italy, which suffer from the lack of adequate infrastructures for such sustainable transport modes. Results of the methodology consist of a safety and compatibility network for e-scooters, where it is possible to highlight those streets that better fit e-scooter features so to plan a suitable network for their transit.
Mots clés :
A102381NG