SEEKING

SEEKING

General information
Type: Naturalistic driving study
Tested system/service:
Countries: Austria	? test users
2 partners	? vehicles
Active from 2011 to 213
Contact
Website
Meschik Michael
michael.meschik@boku.ac.at
BOKU Europe
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A scientific assessment of driveability of two-wheelers (e-bikes & pedelecs) with special focus on safety aspects

Details of Field Operational Test

Start date and duration of FOT execution

13.09.2011-12.09.2013

Geographical Coverage

Austria

Link with other related Field Operational Tests

BikeSAFER, Pedelec Naturalistic Cycling Study, Delft NCS

Objectives

1 The problem Electromobility is an oncoming trend. E-scooters and pedelecs will be seen in ever increasing numbers on Austrian streets. For 2015 sales prognoses name 75,000 sold e-bikes per year. Electric supported mobility, however bears also certain risks: Acceleration rates are high from standstill and average driving speeds are higher than with normal bicycles. Coexistence with other road users can result in potentially more conflicts and higher accident risks.

2 Objectives and 3 practical steps The dynamic characteristics of e-bikes will be investigated in SEEKING. In practical driving trials participants will be observed and interviewed on their personal experiences. Potential conflicts will be foreseen and measures established to prevent accidents and to improve safety of e-bike use.

Results

Lessons learned

Main events

Financing

Summary, type of funding and budget

Funded by Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology, Renngasse 5, 1010 Wien, Austria

Cooperation partners and contact persons

Public Authorities:
Industry
- Vehicle Manufacturer:
- Supplier:
Users:
Universities:
Research Institutes:
Others (specify):

Main Contact person

Ass.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Michael Meschik

Institute for Transport Studies

Peter-Jordan-Straße 82

1190 Wien

EMail: michael.meschik(at)boku.ac.at

Tel: (+43) 1 / 47654-5302

Applications and equipment

Applications tested

Vehicle

Equipment carried by test users

Infrastructure

Test equipment

Methodology

Pre-simulation / Piloting of the FOT

Method for the baseline

Techniques for measurement and data collection

Recruitment goals and methods

Methods for the liaison with the drivers during the FOT execution

Methods for data analysis, evaluation, synthesis and conclusions

Sources of information