This study analyzes factors affecting bike sharing usage and the need for rebalancing in Barcelona and Seville. Using mixed linear and binary logit models, the authors identify key predictors of demand, including infrastructure and demographic characteristics. Results show that bike-sharing demand increases in high-density areas with mixed land use, but rebalancing needs vary based on the temporal and spatial distribution of demand. Findings offer insights for cities to enhance bike-sharing system management through targeted rebalancing.
Context and quantification
About the policy
Area
Transport Efficiency
Instrument
Public transport integration
Intervention
Bike-sharing stations, Rebalancing optimization
Cost
None
Funding
None
Institutional arrangement
Urban planning authorities
Impacts
Stakeholders involved
Public transport users, city planners
Stakeholders impacted
Urban residents, commuters
Wellbeing
Health
Justice consideration
None
Metadata
Lead author name | Ahmadreza Faghih-Imani |
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Lead author gender | Male |
Lead author institution | McGill University |
Lead author institution location | Canada |
Peer reviewed? | true |
Grey literature? | false |
Type of paper | Research article |
Volume | None |
Publication year | 2016 |
URL / DOI | https://ssrn.com/abstract=2657197 |
Sufficiency mentioned? | false |