DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF PERSONAL MOBILITY EQUIPMENT IN URBAN CONDITIONS

Jung, Anastasia; Shevcova, Anastasiya · 2024 · Crossref

DOI: 10.34220/2311-8873-2024-87-94

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This paper addresses the growing prevalence of personal mobility equipment (PME), such as electric scooters and monowheels, in urban environments and the associated increase in road accidents. With personal cars accounting for 76.3% of registered vehicles in Russia, traffic congestion has become a significant issue, prompting users to seek faster alternatives. While PME offers a viable alternative to private cars, its integration into general traffic poses safety risks for both pedestrians and riders. The study aims to develop a methodology for evaluating the effectiveness and expediency of using PME compared to personal automobiles in urban conditions. The research was conducted in Belgorod, Russia, focusing on the city center where rental stations and device usage are most concentrated. The authors performed a SWOT analysis to identify the advantages (e.g., convenience, low cost, eco-friendliness) and disadvantages (e.g., limited speed, battery life, seasonal restrictions) of PME. They defined three specific travel routes representing common urban scenarios: a route to an office building, a route used by university students, and a route to a public park. For each route, the authors calculated travel times for both PME and personal cars. The PME calculations assumed a maximum speed of 25 km/h, while car calculations assumed 40 km/h but included additional time costs for operations such as parking, seat adjustment, and traffic light delays. A target function minimizing total travel time was applied to both modes of transport to determine efficiency. The results indicate that PME is more time-efficient than personal cars for short-distance urban trips. For the three tested routes, ranging from approximately 856 meters to 1,700 meters for PME (and longer for cars due to routing differences), the total time spent using PME was significantly lower. Specifically, the total time for Route 1 was 15.9 minutes for PME versus 30.4 minutes for a car; for Route 2, it was 15.55 minutes versus 24.75 minutes; and for Route 3, it was 17.58 minutes versus 28.2 minutes. In all cases, the methodology determined that using PME was expedient. The study also noted that while PME improves individual travel efficiency, its widespread adoption negatively impacts general traffic flow, causing a 13.7% decrease in vehicle speed and a 36.7% increase in travel time for other road users. The significance of this work lies in providing a structured algorithm for assessing the expediency of different transport modes based on time and economic criteria. The authors conclude that PME is an effective solution for short urban distances (up to 3 km), offering minimal time and financial costs for users. However, the findings highlight the need for balanced urban planning to mitigate the negative impact of PME on overall traffic safety and flow efficiency.

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