Challenges of the Integration of Micromobility Vehicles into Modern Traffic and Transportation Systems

Branko Milovanović; Ana Trpković; Sreten Jevremović; Predrag Živanović; Stanko Bajčetić; Andrea Nađ

doi:10.7307/ptt.v35i6.400

Authors

Branko Milovanović University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
Ana Trpković University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
Sreten Jevremović University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
Predrag Živanović University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
Stanko Bajčetić University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
Andrea Nađ University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7307/ptt.v35i6.400

Keywords:

micromobility vehicles, regulations, vehicle characteristics, infrastructure, policies

Abstract

This paper presents the main challenges of integrating micromobility vehicles into modern traffic and transportation systems. Although micromobility seems to be an effective concept for the first and last mile, the reality points to the potential problems that the integration of micromobility vehicles can create and that must be resolved appropriately. Micromobility vehicles are characterised by extensive development, which is not accompanied by appropriate legal regulations. The street design has its spatial limitations and usually separates non-motorised and motorised users, which is a notion that could be disrupted by new micromobility options. When it comes to Serbia, the existing legislation does not recognise the majority of micromobility vehicles, which results in the lack of safety of these participants and their place in the street profile. The aim of this paper is to provide guidelines for improving the existing regulations and integrating these vehicles into the traffic system of Serbia, with special reference to general recommendations through which micromobility vehicles can be treated in other countries. The results of this paper can be useful to decision-makers but also to all other participants in the process of developing effective policies and strategies for the integration of micromobility vehicles into traffic and transportation systems.

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