Sharing the sidewalk: A case of E-scooter related pedestrian injury

Sikka, Neal; Vila, Cayla; Stratton, Michele; Ghassemi, Mateen; Pourmand, Ali

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2019.06.017

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“…Significant variation in e-scooter laws exists between states and cities-e.g., helmet use, sidewalk riding, hours of operation. [6,10,21,28,31,32]. Since many state legislatures have not specifically addressed e-scooter usage, local governments have taken on the brunt of regulatory responsibility by attempting to manage e-scooter use with city ordinances [21].…”

Section: Background: E-scooter Share Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Since many state legislatures have not specifically addressed e-scooter usage, local governments have taken on the brunt of regulatory responsibility by attempting to manage e-scooter use with city ordinances [21]. e-Scooters create complicated liability issues in which municipalities may become liable for e-scooter injuries [10,21,31].…”

Section: Background: E-scooter Share Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, despite regulations prohibiting them from doing so, e-scooter users commonly ride and park on sidewalks, which can lead to injuries to users as well as to pedestrians [40,41]. One study found that 44% of collisions occurred on sidewalks where riding was prohibited, and others have found that approximately 10% of all e-scooter related injuries involve pedestrians [5,7,10,23,26,31,33,42]. Vulnerable populations such as the elderly, hearing impaired, and young children have an increased risk for sidewalk-related injuries [31].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…One study found that 44% of collisions occurred on sidewalks where riding was prohibited, and others have found that approximately 10% of all e-scooter related injuries involve pedestrians [5,7,10,23,26,31,33,42]. Vulnerable populations such as the elderly, hearing impaired, and young children have an increased risk for sidewalk-related injuries [31]. A sizeable proportion of e-scooter injuries among users involve children under 18, despite most rental company agreements prohibiting ridership for minors [5].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Considering the Potential Health Impacts of Electric Scooters: An Analysis of User Reported Behaviors in Provo, Utah

Glenn

Bluth

Christianson

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Electric scooters (e-scooters) are an increasingly popular form of transportation in urban areas. While research on this topic has focused primarily on injuries, there are multiple mechanisms by which e-scooter share programs may impact health. The aim of this study is to explore the health-related behaviors of e-scooter users and to discuss their implications for public health. Data were collected using an online survey emailed to registered e-scooter users. A total of 1070 users completed the survey. Descriptive variable statistics and chi-squared analysis were performed to determine variable dependent relationships and equality of proportions. The most common destinations reported were “just riding around for fun”, home, and dining/shopping. The two most common modes of transportation that would have been used if e-scooters were not available were walking (43.5%) and using a personal vehicle (28.5%). Riding behavior was equally mixed between on the street, on the sidewalk, and equal amounts of both. e-Scooters in Provo are likely having both positive (e.g., air pollution) and negative impacts on health (e.g., injuries, physical inactivity). Future research should further explore patterns of e-scooter use and explicitly examine the linkages between e-scooters and areas of health beyond just injuries.

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confidence: 99%

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Considering the Potential Health Impacts of Electric Scooters: An Analysis of User Reported Behaviors in Provo, Utah

Glenn

Bluth

Christianson

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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“…Safety has been a prominent concern in policy debates over e-scooters (Lazo 2018a;Holder 2019;Sikka et al 2019). Thus, we were particularly interested in looking at rider behaviors that relate to safety such as speed, the use of helmets, and potential distracted riding.…”

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Sunday Drivers, or Too Fast and Too Furious?

Arellano

Fang

2019

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The recent influx of electric scooters (e-scooters) has left cities scrambling to answer how to best to regulate them. To help inform policymaking, we studied escooter riding behavior through observations of speed and rider distractions.Observations show e-scooter riders travel faster on streets and slower on sidewalks and slightly slower than cyclists on streets. Additionally, few e-scooter riders wear helmets, and some may be distracted by headphones but not by handling cellphones.

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‘I mean, I wouldn't say I was sober’: Exploring the psychosocial impact of e‐scooter injuries and aligning a collaborative public health response

Piatkowski,

Moran,

Canty

et al. 2024

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issue AddressedE‐scooters are sought after for their cost‐effectiveness, sustainability, and efficiency in urban transportation. However, this popularity has been accompanied by a surge in injuries, prompting a deeper investigation into the factors influencing risk perceptions among e‐scooter users.MethodsUsing a qualitative approach, we conducted 19 interviews with those who attended an emergency department as a result of e‐scooter injury. We aimed to understand the psychosocial effects of these incidents and employed thematic analysis to discern recurrent patterns in participants' experiences, focusing on alterations in daily life, community response, perception shifts, and avenues to enhance safety awareness.ResultsThe findings underscored significant disruptions to daily life due to injuries, demonstrating enduring impacts on lifestyle and wellbeing. Participants exhibited a perceptual shift, transitioning from perceiving e‐scooters as enjoyable to viewing them as dangerous. Recommendations for enhancing safety awareness included accessible and clear safety education, pre‐ride briefings, real‐time safety guidance, temporal rental restrictions, and mandatory breathalysers before e‐scooter use.ConclusionsThe study underscores the importance of considering not only the individual experiences and perceptions of e‐scooter injuries but also the broader social context, including the night‐time economy. Leveraging peer narratives and community engagement is vital to reshape risk perceptions and promote harm reduction messages.So What?A comprehensive approach through proactive interventions and robust educational strategies is essential to foster responsible e‐scooter usage and prioritise public safety.

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Sharing the sidewalk: A case of E-scooter related pedestrian injury

Cited by 138 publications

References 7 publications

Considering the Potential Health Impacts of Electric Scooters: An Analysis of User Reported Behaviors in Provo, Utah

Considering the Potential Health Impacts of Electric Scooters: An Analysis of User Reported Behaviors in Provo, Utah

Sunday Drivers, or Too Fast and Too Furious?

‘I mean, I wouldn't say I was sober’: Exploring the psychosocial impact of e‐scooter injuries and aligning a collaborative public health response

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