전동킥보드 경로선택에 영향을 미치는 주행환경 분석: 실제이동경로와 최단경로의 차이를 중심으로

초록

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of personal mobility (PM) devices, with shared e-scooters emerging as a socially distanced mode of travel. In South Korea, where bicycle lanes are often shared with pedestrians, e-scooter users frequently encounter mixed- traffic environments, raising concerns over user safety and infrastructure adequacy. This study examines the factors influencing e-scooter route choice in Seoul using GPS trajectory data collected from a major shared e-scooter operator. To quantify route efficiency, the Shared Route Ratio—defined as the proportion of the actual route overlapping with the shortest path—is introduced as the dependent variable. The results of multiple regression analysis indicate that nighttime trips and routes with sufficient lighting and signalized intersections are positively associated with higher shared route ratios, suggesting a preference for direct and safer travel paths. Conversely, price discounts, membership status, and proximity to riverside environments are associated with lower shared route ratios, reflecting a tendency toward more diverse or leisure-oriented routes. These findings highlight the contextual characteristics of e-scooter use within South Korea’s PM infrastructure and underscore the importance of expanding spatial separation from pedestrians, increasing dedicated lane coverage, and improving intersection- level traffic management to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

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