Determinants of Dockless Bicycle-Sharing Adoption and Usage Intensity for Commuting and Errands: Evidence from Disadvantaged Neighborhoods

Hongyu Wang, Yu Dong and Liang Ma ()
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Hongyu Wang: College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, No. 100, Zhongguancun North Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100871, China
Yu Dong: College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, No. 100, Zhongguancun North Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100871, China
Liang Ma: College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, No. 100, Zhongguancun North Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100871, China

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 12, 1-19

Abstract: The emergence of dockless bicycle sharing has transformed urban transportation, particularly in China, by offering a flexible and accessible travel option. However, understanding the factors driving its adoption and usage in disadvantaged neighborhoods is crucial, as these areas often face unique mobility challenges. This study explores these determinants, providing a more comprehensive analysis than prior research by focusing specifically on disadvantaged communities. Using survey data from four such neighborhoods in Xi’an, China, we apply Structural Equation Modeling to investigate the factors influencing individuals’ decisions to adopt and intensively use dockless bicycle sharing for commuting and errands. The results reveal key determinants, including psychological factors, demographic characteristics, and spatial and social contexts, and their interaction mechanisms. Attitudes are found to have a substantial impact on bicycle-sharing behavior for both commuting and errands, while social norms and perceived behavioral control (PBC) mainly influence usage for errands. Interestingly, PBC affects adoption but not usage frequency. The findings also highlight that proximity to schools, subways, and neighborhood aesthetics positively correlate with bicycle-sharing adoption for errands, whereas bicycling infrastructure significantly influences usage intensity. However, none of the neighborhood environment factors were found to significantly affect adoption for commuting purposes. These insights are especially valuable for developing targeted strategies to promote bicycle sharing as a sustainable transportation solution in disadvantaged neighborhoods, where improved access can significantly enhance mobility and quality of life.

Keywords: bicycle sharing; neighborhood environment; adoption; usage frequency; disadvantaged neighborhood (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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