Tag: eSCURB
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eSCURB Interim Project Meeting
The eSCURB interim project meeting was held on 9 September 2026 in Podčetrtek, Slovenia, bringing together project partners to review the progress achieved during the first half of the project. The meeting included an overview of the activities completed so far and a discussion of the work plan for the second half of the project…
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Visual Attention and Workload in Real-World E-Scooter Riding
A new research article entitled “Visual Attention and Perceived Workload of E-Scooter Riders Across Selected Urban Route Conditions” has been published in the journal Sustainability! The study investigated how different urban route conditions are associated with e-scooter riders’ visual attention and perceived workload under real-world riding conditions. Twenty-eight participants completed three selected routes in Zagreb…
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New Publication on E-Scooter Regulation Across the EU
A new scientific paper entitled “Discrepancies Between Regulation of E-Scooters Across the EU” has been published in Zbornik radova, Vol. 15, 2026. The paper was authored by Pija Soršak, Urška Arbeiter Kočevar, Dario Babić, and Tina Cvahte Ojsteršek. The study provides a comparative analysis of e-scooter regulations across all 27 European Union Member States, focusing…
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New Publication Presented at CETRA 2026
A new scientific article entitled “Gaze Patterns of E-Scooter Riders at Urban Intersections: A Real-World Eye-Tracking Study” has been published in the conference proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Road and Rail Infrastructure (CETRA 2026) and presented at the conference held from 27–30 May 2026 in Bol, Island of Brač, Croatia. The study investigates…
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First eSCURB Workshop Successfully Completed!
The first eSCURB project workshop, titled “Overview of the First Project Year”, was successfully held on 30 January 2026 at the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences in Zagreb. The workshop brought together project partners from Croatia and Slovenia to present key results from the first year of research. The program covered e-scooter safety indicators,…
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Report Completed: EU Regulations on E-Scooter Use
A report analyzing regulations and legislation across EU countries related to e-scooters and other motorized personal mobility devices has been completed. The report reviews how these vehicles are legally classified, where they are allowed to operate, and whether their use or sale is subject to specific restrictions. It also examines equipment requirements and technical limitations,…
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1st eSCURB Workshop Announcement
The eSCURB workshop “Overview of the First Project Year” will present key findings and ongoing activities of the eSCURB project, focusing on the safety, infrastructure, and mobility dynamics of e-scooter use in urban environments. The workshop will bring together researchers from Croatia and Slovenia to share insights from national crash data, rider surveys, regulatory analyses,…
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Completion of E-Scooter Market and Crash Analysis Activities
Activities related to collecting data and analyzing the e-scooter market and investigating crashes involving e-scooter riders have now been completed. These activities included a review of available data sources, scientific literature, and existing safety indicators related to the use of e-scooters. The next project milestone is the preparation of the final report, which will present…
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E-Scooter Safety Risks: A Systematic Review of Alcohol and Drug Use, Helmet Avoidance, and Inexperienced Riders
A new research article has now been published: E-Scooter Safety Risks: A Systematic Review of Alcohol and Drug Use, Helmet Avoidance, and Inexperienced Riders. This article provides a comprehensive systematic overview of behavioral risk factors and safety outcomes among electric scooter riders. Drawing on a database search conducted in January 2025 and rigorous screening of…
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Field Testing Underway in the eSCURB Project
As part of the eSCURB – Electric Scooters in Urban Environments project, field testing is currently underway at three locations in Zagreb. The research focuses on rider behavior, safety, and interaction with infrastructure in real-world conditions. Participants ride electric scooters while wearing eye-tracking glasses, which provide valuable insights into visual attention, hazard perception, and decision-making…