Promoting Sustainable Mobility by Addressing Inequities in Electric Bike-Sharing Systems
Transition to electric bike-sharing systems (EBSS) offers a sustainable and efficient solution for urban mobility, reducing emissions and enhancing accessibility. This study used data from New York City's bike-sharing program, combining socio-demographic factors, built environment indicators, a...
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| author | M. Mavin De Silva S. W. Y. B. Pavithra K. Baddewela T. Sivakumar Tadachika Nakayama |
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| description | Transition to electric bike-sharing systems (EBSS) offers a sustainable and efficient solution for urban mobility, reducing emissions and enhancing accessibility. This study used data from New York City's bike-sharing program, combining socio-demographic factors, built environment indicators, and bike station placement insights to assess EBSS adoption. Using participatory system dynamics modelling, we developed causal loop diagrams to compare the dynamics of cycling adoption in two contrasting contexts: New York, USA, where EBSS is well-integrated as a last-mile and supplementary transportation mode, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, where e-bike adoption remains limited. Key feedback loops identified in New York emphasise the role of infrastructure investments, public transit integration, and safety measures in driving EBSS demand. These insights were adapted to Colombo, revealing potential strategies such as improving cycling infrastructure, integrating EBSS with transit systems, and launching awareness campaigns to overcome cultural and behavioural barriers. The findings provide a systematic framework for policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders to accelerate EBSS adoption in diverse urban settings. By applying lessons from New York to Colombo, this study highlights actionable pathways to foster e-bike culture and sustainable urban mobility. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-400f3f803a2b4976a7c3295fb64c71ae2025-08-20T01:56:42ZengSri Lanka Society of Logistics & Transport (SLSTL)Journal of South Asian Logistics and Transport2783-88972783-86762025-03-015111713510.4038/jsalt.v5i1.100Promoting Sustainable Mobility by Addressing Inequities in Electric Bike-Sharing SystemsM. Mavin De Silva0S. W. Y. B. Pavithra K. Baddewela1T. Sivakumar2Tadachika Nakayama3Department of Transport Management & Logistics Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka; Extreme Energy-Density Research Institute, Nagaoka University of Technology, JapanDepartment of Transport Management & Logistics Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri LankaDepartment of Transport Management & Logistics Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri LankaExtreme Energy-Density Research Institute, Nagaoka University of Technology, JapanTransition to electric bike-sharing systems (EBSS) offers a sustainable and efficient solution for urban mobility, reducing emissions and enhancing accessibility. This study used data from New York City's bike-sharing program, combining socio-demographic factors, built environment indicators, and bike station placement insights to assess EBSS adoption. Using participatory system dynamics modelling, we developed causal loop diagrams to compare the dynamics of cycling adoption in two contrasting contexts: New York, USA, where EBSS is well-integrated as a last-mile and supplementary transportation mode, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, where e-bike adoption remains limited. Key feedback loops identified in New York emphasise the role of infrastructure investments, public transit integration, and safety measures in driving EBSS demand. These insights were adapted to Colombo, revealing potential strategies such as improving cycling infrastructure, integrating EBSS with transit systems, and launching awareness campaigns to overcome cultural and behavioural barriers. The findings provide a systematic framework for policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders to accelerate EBSS adoption in diverse urban settings. By applying lessons from New York to Colombo, this study highlights actionable pathways to foster e-bike culture and sustainable urban mobility.https://jsalt.sljol.info/articles/100/files/67e63ff591776.pdfelectric bicycle sharing systemssystem dynamicsurban mobilitycovariate analysishypothesis testing |
| spellingShingle | M. Mavin De Silva S. W. Y. B. Pavithra K. Baddewela T. Sivakumar Tadachika Nakayama Promoting Sustainable Mobility by Addressing Inequities in Electric Bike-Sharing Systems Journal of South Asian Logistics and Transport electric bicycle sharing systems system dynamics urban mobility covariate analysis hypothesis testing |
| title | Promoting Sustainable Mobility by Addressing Inequities in Electric Bike-Sharing Systems |
| title_full | Promoting Sustainable Mobility by Addressing Inequities in Electric Bike-Sharing Systems |
| title_fullStr | Promoting Sustainable Mobility by Addressing Inequities in Electric Bike-Sharing Systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Promoting Sustainable Mobility by Addressing Inequities in Electric Bike-Sharing Systems |
| title_short | Promoting Sustainable Mobility by Addressing Inequities in Electric Bike-Sharing Systems |
| title_sort | promoting sustainable mobility by addressing inequities in electric bike sharing systems |
| topic | electric bicycle sharing systems system dynamics urban mobility covariate analysis hypothesis testing |
| url | https://jsalt.sljol.info/articles/100/files/67e63ff591776.pdf |
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