“Interdisciplinary Approaches to Electric Micromobility Safety”

Call for Papers – Special Issue: “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Electric Micromobility Safety”

Journal: Safety Science
Publisher: Elsevier
Submission deadline: 30 June 2026

Overview

The rapid proliferation of electric micromobility—including e-scooters and e-bikes—has transformed urban mobility, yet it has also introduced complex safety risks for users and pedestrians. This special issue seeks to synthesize interdisciplinary research that examines these challenges through a "whole-of-system" approach. The editors invite rigorous, evidence-based studies that explore how infrastructure, vehicle design, behavioral science, policy, and human factors interact to influence the safety profile of these lightweight electric vehicles.

Key Research Themes

• Epidemiology & Risk Factors: Analysis of injury patterns, fatalities, and disproportionate risks faced by vulnerable populations (e.g., children, older adults).

• Systemic Safety & Infrastructure: Impact of urban design, spatial conflicts, safe route planning, and the integration of micromobility into "Vision Zero" or "Safe Systems" frameworks.

• Behavioral & Human Factors: Studies on helmet use, speed, visibility, risk communication, user education, and safety awareness campaigns.

• Policy, Regulation & Engineering: International comparisons of legal frameworks, safety-by-design vehicle engineering, and the evaluation of regulatory interventions.

• Methodological Advancements: Addressing data gaps in injury surveillance and utilizing innovative methods like simulation, virtual reality (VR), and naturalistic studies.

Submission Details

• Submission window: Open now – 30 June 2026.

• Submission portal: https://www.editorialmanager.com/safety/default.aspx

• Special Instructions: Indicate that the paper is for the special issue “VSI: Micromobility Safety” during submission.

Guest Editors

• Milad Haghani, University of Melbourne (milad.haghani@unimelb.edu.au)

• Ben Beck, Monash University (ben.beck@monash.edu)

• Zahra Shahhoseini, Monash University (zahra.shahhoseini@monash.edu)

• Khashayar Kazemzadeh, University of Manchester (khashayar.kazemzadeh@manchester.ac.uk)

Why This Issue Matters

As cities grapple with the tension between sustainable transport goals and public safety, this special issue provides a vital platform for cross-disciplinary inquiry. By bridging safety science, transport engineering, public health, and urban planning, the research published here will inform evidence-based strategies for integrating micromobility into the future of resilient, safe, and sustainable urban environments.

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