This paper presents a case study on e-scooter rental services in Reykjavík, Iceland, focusing on usage patterns, urban landscape, and safety concerns. The techniques of surveys, interviews, observation, and archival research were used, and revealed diverse e-scooter usage by residents and tourists, with an overall positive reception. Factors like gender, age, and weather are explored. Safety concerns identified include low helmet use and speeding near pedestrians. The study also discusses government regulations and successful approaches in Reykjavík. An online resource summarizes the findings and provides data visualizations, offering valuable insights for researchers and stakeholders interested in micro-mobility in similar locations.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Alicea, Michael
• Bruell, Blake
• Blecherman, Jonathan
• Poulin, Christian

Subject

• Environment
• Infrastructure
• Community
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 113999
• E-project-101223-081920

Keyword

• Infrastructure
• Micromobility
• Case study
• Reykjavik
• Iceland
• E-scooters

Advisor

• Servatius, Brigitte
• Servatius, Herman

Year

• 2023

Center

• Reykjavik, Iceland Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Dean Mimi Sheller

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2023-10-12

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-101223-081920

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-12-04