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Title:

Effects of Dockless Bike on Modal Shift in Metro Commuting: A Pilot Study in Shanghai

Accession Number:

01657521

Record Type:

Component

Abstract:

The introduction of dockless bike (DB), an innovative public bicycle with the concepts of being station-free and Internet Plus, has revitalized cycling in China. To analyze effects of DB on modal shift in metro commuting, a survey was carried out in Shanghai, China. Two separate questionnaires were issued to users and nonusers of metro commuting. One third of respondents shifted to DB. In most cases, DB replaced trips previously accomplished by other “green” modes, namely, walking and bus riding. DB became the second most selected mode. Advantages of DB differed from those of modes that users shifted from. Compared with walking or taking the bus, dockless cycling time decreased, whereas reliability increased. Compared with private bicycles and taxi, bicycle theft was prevented, and travel cost reduced, respectively. Causes of not using DB were analyzed in different modes. Solving problems of unsafe cycling environment and bike unavailability will remarkably increase usage of such bikes. To explore factors affecting shift to DB, a binary logistic model was established for the modal shift from primarily substituted modes, namely, walking and bus riding. Based on marginal effects, time of walking or bus riding is the most critical factor. Good riding skill, non-motorized vehicle owner, and metro locations outside the city center pose significantly positive effects on modal shift. Based on the findings, suggestions are presented for promoting modal shift to DB and for selecting cities suitable for launching DB.

Supplemental Notes:

This paper was sponsored by TRB committee ABE90 Standing Committee on Transportation in the Developing Countries.

Report/Paper Numbers:

18-04973

Language:

English

Authors:

Zhou, Shiyi
Ni, Ying
Zhang, Xi

Pagination:

20p

Publication Date:

2018

Conference:

Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting

Location: Washington DC, United States
Date: 2018-1-7 to 2018-1-11
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

Figures; References; Tables

Geographic Terms:

Shanghai (China)

Subject Areas:

Operations and Traffic Management; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation

Source Data:

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2018 Paper #18-04973

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Jan 8 2018 11:14AM