An Empirical Analysis of Bike Sharing Usage and Rebalancing: Evidence from Barcelona and Seville

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 nameAhmadreza Faghih-Imani
Lead author genderMale
Lead author institutionMcGill University
Lead author institution locationCanada
Peer reviewed?true
Grey literature?false
Type of paperResearch article
VolumeNone
Publication year2016
URL / DOIhttps://ssrn.com/abstract=2657197
Sufficiency mentioned?false