Evaluation of Sustainable Shared Mobility Initiatives in Rudersdal Municipality

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This paper evaluates shared mobility usage patterns and public transport integration in Rudersdal, a suburban municipality 20 km north of Copenhagen, within the European project GEMINI. Using one year of trip data from shared mobility operators, alongside user survey data, the study examines temporal and spatial demand patterns, user segmentation by usage intensity, and the relationship between shared mobility and public transport. E-bike demand is significantly weather-dependent and seasonal, while carsharing exhibits greater year-round stability. Weekday demand shows pronounced commuting peaks driven by frequent users, while weekend usage is more evenly distributed and leisure-oriented. Spatially, trips concentrate around mobility hubs, public transport stations, residential areas, and employment or academic centres. Frequent users make shorter, routine trips along stable commuting corridors, while occasional users display more dispersed behaviour. Nearly all trips start and endpoints fall within 300 metres of a public transport stop. Age and alternative mode preferences are the principal predictors of intermodal behaviour. The findings demonstrate that shared mobility can function effectively in suburban settings when supported by strategically placed mobility hubs, complementing rather than substituting public transport.