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Micromobility

The emergence of new, light-weight vehicles, such as e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, and services that support shared fleets. 

Publications

Date Title Author(s) Publication Notes
Exploring variations in vehicle-miles traveled among latent classes of shared mobility users in California Patrick Loa; Yongsung Lee; Giovanni Circella
Developing an e-scooter level of service model for shared spaces: Insights from Davis, California Khashayar Kazemzadeh; Prateek Bansal; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse
A cross-sector micromobility research roadmap Angela Sanguinetti; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Beth Ferguson; Mollie D'Agostino

Project
Identifying e-scooter rider profiles in the United States: A latent class cluster analysis Aurojeet Jena; Basar Ozbilen; Alimurtaza Kothawala; Yongsung Lee; Kailai Wang; Charalampos Saridakis; Zia Wadud; Yuanxuan Yang; Susan Grant-Muller; Sebastian Castellanos; Giovanni Circella
New innovative last-mile delivery strategies have environmental and equity benefits, but there can be trade-offs Miguel Jaller

Parent project
Understanding factors influencing user retention in shared e-scooter schemes: A comparative study of the UK/EU and the US Yuanxuan Yang; Charalampos Saridakis; Zia Wadud; Alimurtaza Kothawala; Aurojeet Jena; Basar Ozbilen; Kailai Wang; Giovanni Circella; Sebastian Castellanos; Susan Grant-Muller
Teleworkers and physical commuters during the COVID-19 pandemic: the change in mobility related attitudes and the intention to telecommute in the future Andrea L. Hauslbauer; Jai Malik; Giovanni Circella; Xiatian Iogansen; Tibor Petzoldt
After the crash: Post-collision travel behavior and safety perceptions Md Musfiqur Rahman Bhuiya; Jesus M. Barajas; Prashanth S. Venkataram
Trip-level mode replacement and daily activity patterns reveal the sustainability potential of micromobility Hossain Mohiuddin; Tatsuya Fukushige; Dillon Fitch-Polse
Assessing the effectiveness of potential vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT) mitigation measures Susan Handy; Jamey Volker; Reyhane Hosseinzade
Bikesharing and other micromobility services can improve connectivity between affordable housing communities and transit Miguel Jaller; Xiaodong Qian; and Ivan Xiao
Exploring microtransit adoption and its impacts on transportation access for underserved populations Yan Xing; Susan Pike; Maxwell Waechter; Graham DeLeon; Liubov Lipatova; Susan Handy; Yunshi Wang
Evaluating universal basic mobility pilot programs in Oakland and Bakersfield, California Angela Sanguinetti; Eli Alston-Stepnitz; Leslie Nelson; Emily Searl; Ashley DePew
Ridehailing use, travel patterns and multimodality: A latent-class cluster analysis of one-week GPS-based travel diaries in California Xiatian Iogansen; Yongsung Lee; Mischa Young; Junia Compostella; Giovanni Circella; Alan Jenn
Evaluating transportation equity data dashboards Claire McGinnis; Jesus M. Barajas
American Micromobility Panel (Part 2): Transit connection, mode substitution, and VMT reduction Tatsuya Fukushige; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse
Extending public transit through micromobility facilities and services in the Bay Area Beth Ferguson; Angela Sanguinetti

Research report
Evaluation of transportation network, route conditions, and use characteristics of e-bike share and e-scooter share" Kari E. Watkins; Morgan S. Hughey; William J. Davis; Kweku Brown
Optimizing bikeshare service to connect affordable housing units with transit service Xiaodong Qian; Runhua (Ivan) Xiao; Raina Joby; Miguel Jaller
Effects of road collisions on the travel behavior of vulnerable groups: expert interview findings Musfiqur Rahman Bhuiya; Jesus M. Barajas; Prashanth S. Venkataram

Policy Brief
Exploring the environmental sustainability and social equity benefits of micromobility services Hossain Mohiuddin

Under embargo until 10/14/2026
Mode substitutional patterns of ridehailing and micro-mobility services Giovanni Circella; Patricia L Mokhtarian; Yongsung Lee; Grace Yun-Hsuan Chen
Does dockless bike-share influence transit use? Evidence from the Sacramento region Hossain Mohiuddin; Tatsuya Fukushige; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Susan Handy
E-bike incentive programs reduce GHGs and support recreational travel Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Nicholas Johnson; Susan Handy

research report

 
Public transit station design to support micromobility Beth Ferguson; Angela Sanguinetti
Exploring the potential role of bikeshare to complement public transit: the case of San Francisco amid the coronavirus crisis Xiaodong Qian; Miguel Jaller; Giovanni Circella
Does bike-share enhance transport equity? Evidence from the Sacramento, California region Hossain Mohiuddin; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Susan Handy

research report

policy brief

dataset
Optimizing bikeshare service to connect affordable housing units with transit service Miguel Jaller; Xiaodong Qian; Raina Joby; Runhua Ivan Xiao
Using emerging mobility data to advocate equitable micromobility infrastructure in underserved communities Angela Sanguinetti; Eli Alston-Stepnitz
Estimating vehicle-miles traveled reduced from dock-less e-bike-share: evidence from Sacramento, California Tatsuya Fukushige; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Susan Handy
American micromobility panel: part 1 Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Hossain Mohiuddin; Tatsuya Fukushige; Justin Darr; Swati Agarwal
Changes in e-bike awareness and consideration for commute Aakansha Jain; Susan Handy
What travel modes do shared e-scooters displace? A review of recent research findings Kailai Wang; Xiaodong Qian; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Yongsung Lee; Jai Malik; Giovanni Circella
Impacts of e-bike ownership on travel behavior: evidence from three northern California rebate programs Nicholas Johnson; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Susan Handy

policy brief
Can an Incentive-Based approach to rebalancing a Dock-less Bike-share system Work? Evidence from Sacramento, California Tatsuya Fukushige; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Susan Handy
Understanding the bike-share market in the Sacramento region to increase demand and improve access Hossain Mohiuddin; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Susan Handy

research report

associated publication

dataset
Examining market segmentation to increase bike-share use: the case of the greater Sacramento region Hossain Mohiuddin; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse; Susan Handy

policy brief 

dataset
Exploring the Consumer Market of Microtransit Services in the Sacramento Area, California Yan Xing; Susan Pike; Elham Pourrahmani; Susan Handy; Yunshi Wang
Can an e-bike share system increase awareness and consideration of e-bikes as a commute mode? Results from a natural experiment Susan Handy; Dillon T. Fitch-Polse
Equitable distribution of bikeshare stations: An optimization approach Xiaodong Qian; Miguel Jaller; Giovanni Circella
Assessing the role of shared mobility services in reducing travel-related greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions: Focusing on America’s young adults Kailai Wang; Haobing Liu; Long Cheng; Zheyong Bian; Giovanni Circella
Effectiveness of free bikes and e-bikes for commute mode shift: The case of google’s lending program Dillon T. Fitch, Z Gao, L Noble, T Mac
Examining the Effects of a Bike and E-Bike Lending Program on Commuting Behavior Dillon T Fitch; Zeyu Gao; Lucy Noble; Terry Mac
New Metrics Are Needed to Understand the Environmental Benefits of Micromobility Services Tatsuya Fukushige; Dillon T Fitch; Hossain Mohiuddin; Hayden Andersen; Alan Jenn

research report
Do Dock-based and Dockless Bikesharing Systems Provide Equitable Access for Disadvantaged Communities? Xiaodong Qian; Miguel Jaller
Micromobility Trip Characteristics, Transit Connections, and COVID-19 Effects Tatsuya Fukushige; Dillon T Fitch; Hossain Mohiuddin; Hayden Andersen; Alan Jenn

policy brief
Exploring solar charging station design for electric bicycles Beth Ferguson
Local policies for better micromobility Austin Brown; Mollie D'Agostino; Sam Fuller

research report
Factors influencing dock-less E-bike-share mode substitution: Evidence from Sacramento, California Tatsuya Fukushige; Dillon T Fitch; Susan Handy
What Mobility Modes Do Shared E-Scooters Displace? A Review of Recent Research Findings Kailai Wang; Xiaodong Qian; Giovanni Circella; Yongsung Lee; Jai Malik; Dillon Taylor Fitch
Local policies for better micromobility Sam Fuller; Dillon Fitch; Mollie C D'Agostino

policy brief
Bike-Share in the Sacramento Region Primarily Substitutes for Car and Walking Trips and Reduces Vehicle Miles Traveled Tatsuya Fukushige; Dillon Fitch; Susan Handy

research report
Examining the effects of the Sacramento dockless e-bike share on bicycling and driving Dillon T Fitch; Hossain Mohiuddin; Susan L Handy
Dock-based and Dockless Bikesharing Systems: Analysis of Equitable Access for Disadvantaged Communities Miguel Jaller; Debbie Niemeier; Xiaodong Qian; Miao Hu
How dock-less electric bike share influences travel behavior, attitudes, health, and equity: phase II Tatsuya Fukushige; Dillon Fitch; Susan Handy

policy brief
What Mobility Modes Do Shared E-Scooters Displace? A Review of Recent Research Findings Kailai Wang; Xiaodong Qian; Giovanni Circella; Yongsung Lee; Jai Malik; Dillon Taylor Fitch
Planning for the First and Last Mile: A Review of Practices at Selected Transit Agencies in the United States Hossain Mohiuddin
Facilitating micromobility for first and last mile connection with public transit through environmental design: a case study of California bay area rapid transit stations Beth Ferguson; Angela Sanguinetti

research report
Environmental Design for Micromobility and Public Transit Beth Ferguson; Angela Sanguinetti

policy brief

conference paper
Bikesharing, equity, and disadvantaged communities Xiaodong Qian, Miguel Jaller
Electric Bike-share in the Sacramento Region is Replacing Car Trips and Supporting More Favorable Attitudes Towards Bicycling Dillon T. Fitch, Hossain Mohiuddin, Susan L. Handy

research report
Enhancing Equitable Service Level: Which can Address Better, Dockless or Dock-based Bikeshare Systems? Xiaodong Qian, Miguel Jaller, Debbie A. Niemeier
Revisiting Average Trip Length Defaults and Adjustment Factors for Quantifying VMT Reductions from Car Share, Bike Share, and Scooter Share Services Jamey Volker, Susan Handy, Alissa Kendall, Elisa Barbour
Investigating the Influence of Dockless Electric Bike-share on Travel Behavior, Attitudes, Health, and Equity Dillon T. Fitch, Hossain Mohiuddin, Susan L. Handy

policy brief
Can an e-bike share system increase awareness and consideration of e-bikes as a commute mode? Results from a natural experiment Susan Handy; Dillon Fitch
Joint Analysis of the Impacts of Built Environment on Bikeshare Station Capacity and Trip Attractions Kailai Wang, Yu-Jen Chen
Modeling Framework for Socially Inclusive Bikesharing Services Xiaodong Qian
Assessment for Health Equity of PM2.5 Exposure in Bikeshare Systems: The Case of Divvy in Chicago Xiaodong Qian, Yizheng Wu
Identifying Bikeshare Station Locations to Improve Underserved Communities’ Accessibility Xiaodong Qian, Debbie A. Niemeier
High impact prioritization of bikeshare program investment to improve disadvantaged communities' access to jobs and essential services Xiaodong Qian, Debbie A. Niemeier
E-Bicycling for Short Distance Commutes: What Will It Take For Drivers To Switch? Dillon T. Fitch, Susan L. Handy
Modeling Framework for Socially Inclusive Bikesharing Services Xiaodong Qian
Information and Communication Technology, Millennials' Lifestyles and Travel Choices Yongsung Lee, Giovanni Circella
High Impact Prioritization of Bikeshare Program Investment to Improve Underserved Communities’ Access to Jobs and Essential Services Debbie A. Niemeier, Xiaodong Qian
Integrating micromobility with public transit: a case study of the California bay area Beth Ferguson; Angela Sanguinetti
An assessment of microtransit impacts on its substitution and complementarity with other modes Maha Ahmad; Lillian Cella; Susan C. Pike; Bailey Affolter; Kari E. Watkins