Optimizing Shared Road Design for E-Scooters and Pedestrians: Addressing Infrastructure Challenges in Kuala Lumpur

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10.2991/978-94-6463-972-8_5How to use a DOI?

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E-scooter safety; pedestrian infrastructure; shared road design; micro-mobility; urban mobility optimization

Abstract

The increasing adoption of e-scooters in urban environments has raised concerns regarding road safety, infrastructure suitability, and pedestrian interactions. In Kuala Lumpur, particularly in high-traffic areas such as Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), the lack of well-integrated road designs for e-scooter users and pedestrians has led to congestion, conflicts, and safety hazards. This study examines the challenges associated with shared road usage by analyzing real-world observations, photographic evidence, and user behavior captured through video recordings. The analysis identifies key issues, including inadequate and poorly maintained infrastructure, insufficient parking areas for e-scooters, and the absence of dedicated lanes, which force riders to navigate sidewalks and vehicle lanes unsafely. Additionally, this study highlights critical safety concerns at intersections where e-scooters and pedestrians frequently interact, often without clear right-of-way regulations. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a series of infrastructure optimizations, including the development of dedicated e-scooter lanes, improved sidewalk conditions, enhanced regulatory frameworks, and designated parking solutions. These recommendations aim to reduce conflicts between different road users, enhance traffic flow efficiency, and improve overall urban mobility safety. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and transport authorities in creating a more sustainable and efficient micro-mobility ecosystem in Kuala Lumpur and other cities facing similar urban mobility challenges.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Zhu Jia Li
AU  - Choon Wah Yuen
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/29
TI  - Optimizing Shared Road Design for E-Scooters and Pedestrians: Addressing Infrastructure Challenges in Kuala Lumpur
BT  - Proceedings of the 14th Asia-Pacific Conference on Transportation and the Environment (APTE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 35
EP  - 49
SN  - 2589-4943
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-972-8_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-972-8_5
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