Shared Space for Active Modes and Micromobility: Recent Trends, Methodologies and Policies—2nd Edition
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 77
Special Issue Editors
Interests: transport planning; active mobility; walkability; accessibility; micromobility; cycling; pedestrians
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: transport planning; active mobility; shared mobility; micromobility
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The co-existence of different categories of road users in the same infrastructure becomes inevitable due to the limited availability of public space in modern cities. In particular, the coexistence of non-motorized modes of transport is spreading further given the willingness of authorities to form built environments that encourage the use of such modes, as well as social interaction. During the last few years, the appearance of micromobility has brought several challenges in the design and management of shared spaces, since these vehicles have significant differences compared with bikes, despite the fact that many micromobility regulations exist concerning them. This Special Issue will advance existing knowledge regarding policies, measures and design approaches related to shared spaces. The papers published as part of this Special Issue will help with identifying ways for efficiently integrating shared spaces in the urban environment to form cities that are friendly to pedestrians, cyclists and micromobility users.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Simulation analyses of pedestrians, cyclists and micromobility users’ behaviour and interactions;
- Observational studies, using state-of-the-art data collection methods;
- Methodologies aiming to assess the performance of shared spaces, using the Level of Service (LOS) and Quality of Service (QOS) concepts;
- Surveys investigating pedestrians, cyclists and micromobility users’ attitudes;
- Qualitative techniques for integrating users’ perspective in shared space design, with particular emphasis on people with disabilities.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Socrates Basbas
Dr. Andreas Nikiforiadis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable urban mobility
- active mobility
- shared space
- walking
- cycling
- e-scooters
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