Development of a Criteria Framework for Micromobility Pathway Mapping towards Sustainable Urban Transport Integration

Abstract

Route mapping for micromobility vehicles aims to ensure user safety and reduce the risk of accidents that may arise from interactions between micromobility vehicles and other transport modes with different speed. The purpose of this study is to identify and develop a framework of key criteria for micromobility vehicle routes to enable safer and more efficient route design for users. The selection of criteria for micromobility route mapping was analysed through a literature review. The review was conducted by examining academic journals, conference papers, government reports, and industry publications discussing micromobility infrastructure, usage patterns, and the challenges in developing route mapping. Four main criteria were analysed for developing micromobility route mapping: (i) user safety aspects, (ii) existing infrastructure conditions, (iii) compliance with local regulations, and (iv) the level of micromobility user accessibility. The findings from the literature review led to the formulation of the primary and secondary criteria for proposed micromobility route selection, which must be considered with reference to all relevant guidelines. The development of a systematic route mapping criteria framework is a critical prerequisite to support the integration of micromobility vehicle operations into the urban transport ecosystem, thereby filling a gap in the literature. Based on the literature result, two main aspects were identified as critical in developing a more systematic mapping framework: the importance of clear criteria and the need for holistic data integration.