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E-scooter parking behavior before and after regulatory changes in Sweden: a hotspot analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In response to the growing problems with e-scooter parking, Sweden introduced a comprehensive change in regulations concerning e-scooter parking regulation in September 2022. This study investigates the impact of these regulatory changes on e-scooter parking behaviour in Lund and Malmö, Sweden. Using Getis-Ord G* hotspot analysis, we identified shifts in e-scooter parking patterns pre- and post-regulation. The results show a significant reduction in hotspot area sizes, with a higher concentration of trips originating from these areas, indicating improved parking orderliness. A strong correlation between e-scooter and bicycle parking areas was observed, emphasizing the need for integrated micromobility infrastructure. However, the lack of correlation with public transport stops highlights the need for further improvements in facilitating seamless intermodal travel. The study underscores the importance of continuing to develop and enforce designated parking zones and improving parking facilities at public transport stops to enhance integrated urban mobility systems.

Source: Transportation research procedia

DOI: 10.1016/j.trpro.2025.04.002

Authors: Carl Johnsson, Rosalia Camporeale, Chunli Zhao

Institution: Lund University

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Joint Programming Initiative Urban Europe, Skogs- och Jordbrukets Forskningsråd, VINNOVA