The rise of electric scooters and e-bikes has led to a boom in student travel. These new modes of transportation have made it easier and more affordable for students to get around campus, which has resulted in more students using them to get to and from class. But what impact have these new modes of transportation had on student travel patterns and behavior?
A new study from the University of California, Davis, has found that electric scooters and e-bikes have had a positive impact on student travel patterns and behavior. The study, which was conducted over the course of a year, found that students who used electric scooters and e-bikes were more likely to walk or bike to campus, and that they were less likely to drive alone to campus.
The study also found that students who used electric scooters and e-bikes were more likely to use active transportation to get to and from class. Active transportation is any form of transportation that requires physical activity, such as walking, biking, or skating. The use of electric scooters and e-bikes has encouraged more students to use active transportation, which has had a positive impact on student health and well-being.
The UC Davis study is one of the first to explore the impact of electric scooters and e-bikes on student travel patterns and behavior. The findings suggest that these new modes of transportation can have a positive impact on students, by encouraging them to walk or bike to campus and to use active transportation.
Sep 02, 2023