The Contribution of Electric Scooters to Urban Ecosystems: A Fuzzy AHP Perspective

Yıl 2025, Sayı: 38, 323 - 341, 20.01.2025

Aleyna Nur Mete , Rukiye Gizem Öztaş Karlı

https://doi.org/10.54600/igdirsosbilder.1495011

Öz

This study aims to analyze e-scooters within the framework of environmental impacts, contributions to urban life, safety, health, economy and urban landscape criteria by using the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method to evaluate the contributions of electric scooters to the urban ecosystem. In the research, first of all, the criteria and sub-criteria that determine the effects of e-scooters on the urban ecosystem were determined by reviewing the literature. These criteria were evaluated from a systematic and analytical perspective using the Fuzzy AHP method. The findings of the study show that the environmental impacts and contributions to urban life criteria have the highest weight values. E-scooters have the potential to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion by reducing carbon emissions. In addition, e-scooters are found to positively affect individuals' health by encouraging physical activity and contribute to urban aesthetics. The results of the study show that the positive contributions of e-scooters to environmental sustainability and urban life are significant. For urban planners and decision makers, promoting the use of e-scooters can help cities become more livable, sustainable and healthy. The study provides recommendations for the development of policies to optimize the long-term impacts and use of electric scooters.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Fuzzy AHP, E-Scooter, Micromobility, Urban Ecosystem

Proje Numarası

1919B012321344

Elektrikli Skuterlerin Şehir Ekosistemine Katkısı: Bulanık AHP Perspektifi

Öz

Bu çalışma, elektrikli skuterlerin şehir ekosistemine katkılarını değerlendirmek amacıyla Bulanık Analitik Hiyerarşi Prosesi (AHP) yöntemini kullanarak e-skuterlerin; çevresel etkileri, şehir yaşamına katkıları, güvenlik, sağlık, ekonomi ve kentsel peyzaj kriterleri çerçevesinde analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmada öncelikle literatür taraması yapılarak e-skuterlerin şehir ekosistemine etkilerini belirleyen kriterler ve alt kriterler tespit edilmiştir. Bu kriterler Bulanık AHP yöntemi kullanılarak sistematik ve analitik bir bakış açısıyla değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmanın bulguları, çevresel etkiler ve şehir yaşamına katkılar kriterlerinin en yüksek ağırlık değerlerine sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. E-skuterlerin karbon emisyonlarını azaltarak hava kalitesini iyileştirme ve trafik yoğunluğunu azaltma potansiyeline sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, e-skuterlerin fiziksel aktiviteyi teşvik ederek bireylerin sağlığını olumlu yönde etkilediği ve şehir estetiğine katkı sağladığı ortaya konmuştur. Çalışmanın sonuçları, e-skuterlerin çevresel sürdürülebilirlik ve şehir yaşamına olan olumlu katkılarının önemli olduğunu göstermektedir. Şehir plancıları ve karar alıcılar için e-skuterlerin kullanımının teşvik edilmesi, şehirlerin daha yaşanabilir, sürdürülebilir ve sağlıklı hale gelmesine yardımcı olabilir. Çalışma, elektrikli skuterlerin uzun vadeli etkilerini ve kullanımını optimize edecek politikaların geliştirilmesine yönelik öneriler sunmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Bulanık AHP, E-Skuter, Mikromobilite, Şehir Ekosistemi

Destekleyen Kurum

TÜBİTAK

Proje Numarası

1919B012321344

Teşekkür

Bu çalışma TÜBİTAK 2209-A Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı tarafından finansal olarak desteklenmiştir (TÜBİTAK, Proje No; 1919B012321344). Yazarlar finansal destek için teşekkür eder.

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