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Utilitarian cycling provides a variety of health, economic and transport related benefits. This is particularly the case in the USA, UK and Australia where utilitarian mode shift is likely to reduce motorized trips. Connecting the bicycle with public transport provides a multimodal option that enables larger distances to be travelled, extending the reach of the transit network. Provision of bicycle parking facilities at railway stations encourages cycling from home to the station by minimizing the risk of theft and vandalism. Given the limited budget allocated for cycling infrastructure, it is important to ensure parking facilities meet the needs of bike-and-ride users and maximize return on investment. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors influencing bicycle parking choice at train stations in Melbourne, Australia. An intercept survey was distributed to cyclists at 36 railway stations across the metropolitan rail network (completed surveys, n=170). Satisfaction levels of cyclists about different facilities (secured or unsecured) were also evaluated. Key findings show parking choice was influenced by perceptions of the different parking facilities including: level of security, convenience of the registration process and safety of location to leave the bicycle unattended. Parking choice was also influenced by: bicycle value, distance ridden to the station, parking facility proximity to the station entrance and station location within the wider rail network. Insights from this study can inform public policy on investment decisions for bicycle parking facilities that meet the needs of the users and maximise return on investment across the transit network.

This paper was sponsored by TRB committee AP065 Standing Committee on Rail Transit Systems.

18-04435

English

6p

2018

Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting

Digital/other

Photos; References; Tables

Bicycle facilities; Bicycle parking; Case studies; Railroad commuter service; Railroad stations

Melbourne (Australia)

Operations and Traffic Management; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Railroads

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2018 Paper #18-04435

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jan 8 2018 11:05AM