Highways England · Awarded contract

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Research into Safe Integration of E-Scooters on UK Public Roads

Awarded 23 Mar 2020

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Awarded23 Mar 2020

Value£109,163.23

SupplierTRL

AgencyHighways England

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 6y 3mo ago4mo term

Awarded 23 Mar 2020Expired 30 July 2020

About

Highways England awarded a contract to TRL for research into the safety of integrating electric scooters (e-scooters) on public roads in the UK.

The project focuses on standing adult e-scooters, excluding other powered transporters and child e-scooters.

It forms part of the evidence base for the Department for Transport's Regulatory Review of micro-mobility, as outlined in the 2019 Future of Mobility: Urban Strategy.

The contract value is AUD 109,163.23.

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