Sustainable Integration of Micromobility as a Solo Travel Mode and Complementary to Transit

This dissertation presents a comprehensive analysis of the adoption and integration of shared e-scooters with public transit systems in urban settings, with a particular focus on Chicago. It examines the factors influencing users' continuance use of shared e-scooters, and the role of the built environment, weather, and safety concerns in their integration with public transit. Additionally, a novel e-scooter transit integration model is developed to understand integration from the user’s perspective. The study utilizes survey data from 2,126 e-scooter users in Chicago and e-scooter trip data, applying statistical models to explore the importance of factors such as perceived usefulness and reliability, demographic trends, and the influence of sociodemographic, transportation-related, and attitudinal factors on usage patterns. This research offers valuable insights for urban planners and policymakers, emphasizing the need for a multifaceted approach that considers user behavior, urban infrastructure, and spatiotemporal factors to effectively incorporate shared e-scooters into urban transport systems, thus contributing to more efficient and sustainable urban mobility.