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Towards a Standardized Evaluation Framework to Understand the True Impact of New and Shared Modes

Year: 2026

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The rapid emergence of shared mobility solutions has been accompanied by the determination of multiple indicators. However, this abundance has led to a fragmented landscape, what can be described as a new “Babel” of impact assessment. Without a common language, it has become increasingly difficult to compare results across contexts and draw meaningful conclusions about the true impacts of shared mobility. In response, this study aims to establish a Standardized Impact Evaluation Framework (SIEF) to effectively assess and understand the broader implications of New and Shared Modes (NSMs). SIEF integrates four horizontal levels: policies, transport system performance, modal split, and sustainability impacts. Each level distinguishes between actual and perceived changes, acknowledging the role of user perceptions in expected behavioral shifts. SIEF becomes operational through the development of a new user-friendly Open-Data Platform (ODP), designed to analyse and compare city performance, assess the direct and indirect impacts of measures to integrate NSMs, and identify the most effective ones. This study presents a clear path to collaboratively explore, discuss, and understand the positive effects of NSMs and related innovations, if such benefits truly exist.

Source: Lecture notes in mobility

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-37192-8_115