Evaluation of sustainable shared mobility : Initiatives in Rudersdal municipality
Shared mobility services are increasingly promoted as key components of sustainable urban mobility systems, particularly when integrated with public transport. In this context, this thesis analyses the role of shared mobility in the suburban municipality of Rudersdal, Denmark. The study is developed...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis de maestría |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2026 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/457380 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/457380 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Shared mobility Mobilitat compartida Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Desenvolupament humà i sostenible::Desenvolupament sostenible::Mobilitat sostenible |
| Sumario: | Shared mobility services are increasingly promoted as key components of sustainable urban mobility systems, particularly when integrated with public transport. In this context, this thesis analyses the role of shared mobility in the suburban municipality of Rudersdal, Denmark. The study is developed within the framework of the European GEMINI project. Using one year of operational trip data (August 2024 - July 2025) from three shared mobility operators (Dott, GreenMobility, and Kinto), combined with user survey data, the thesis examines how shared mobility usage patterns vary across temporal and spatial dimensions, how these patterns differ across user segments, and how shared mobility connects with public transport. The results show that shared mobility demand differs significantly between weekdays and weekends, as well as across seasons and times of day. E-bike usage is highly seasonal and weather-dependent, while carsharing services display greater stability throughout the year. Weekday demand is strongly linked to commuting peaks, whereas weekend usage is more evenly distributed throughout the afternoon and evening. Spatially, trips are concentrated around mobility hubs, public transport stations, residential areas, academic centres, and business parks. User segmentation reveals that frequent users typically make shorter, routine journeys, while occasional users display more diverse and less predictable travel behaviour. The analysis further confirms a connection between shared mobility and public transport. Most trips start or end close to public transport stops, indicating a potential first- and lastmile function. Travel time comparisons across transport modes show that shared mobility is most competitive for short trips, while public transport remains faster for longer journeys. Survey results indicate that younger users and those used to active modes are more likely to combine shared mobility with public transport. Overall, the findings demonstrate that shared mobility can function effectively outside major urban centres when supported by appropriate infrastructure, such as mobility hubs located near public transport and points of interest. While the analysis is limited by data availability and its focus on a single municipality, the results suggest that shared mobility has significant potential to improve accessibility and promote more equitable and sustainable mobility systems in suburban contexts. Future work should explore integrated Mobility as a Service platforms and the expansion of shared mobility solutions across other suburban contexts. |
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