A Trip Purpose Inference Method Considering the Origin and Destination of Shared Bicycles

This study advances the inference of travel purposes for dockless bike-sharing users by integrating dockless bike-sharing and point of interest (POI) data, thereby enhancing traditional models. The methodology involves cleansing dockless bike-sharing datasets, identifying destination areas via users...

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Main Authors: Haicheng Xiao, Xueyan Shen, Xiujian Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/1/483
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Summary:This study advances the inference of travel purposes for dockless bike-sharing users by integrating dockless bike-sharing and point of interest (POI) data, thereby enhancing traditional models. The methodology involves cleansing dockless bike-sharing datasets, identifying destination areas via users’ walking radii from their start and end points, and categorizing POI data to establish a correlation between trip purposes and POI types. The innovative GMOD model (gravity model considering origin and destination) is developed by modifying the basic gravity model parameters with the distribution of POI types and travel time. This refined approach significantly improves the accuracy of predicting travel purposes, surpassing standard gravity models. Particularly effective in identifying less frequent but critical purposes such as transfers, medical visits, and educational trips, the GMOD model demonstrates substantial improvements in these areas. The model’s efficacy in sample data tests highlights its potential as a valuable tool for urban transport analysis and in conducting comprehensive trip surveys.
ISSN:2076-3417