Site suitability mapping for docked bike-sharing service stations and expansion recommendations

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Insinööritieteiden korkeakoulu | Master's thesis
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2024-08-19

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Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions

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ENG3085

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Master’s programme in Urban Mobility

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en

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64 + 9

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This thesis investigates the expansion and utilization of the AMBici bike-sharing service in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB). Launched in 2021, AMBici aims to integrate with existing public transport networks and promote multimodal transport options, addressing first and last-mile connectivity. The primary goal of this research is to analyse current usage patterns and identify suitable areas for expansion based on the built environment. Firstly, this study conducts a descriptive analysis of AMBici’s usage patterns, including user demographics and spatio-temporal trends, in order to identify several trip categories. Secondly, built environment indicators are identified, which influence bike-sharing system (BSS) usage and provide recommendations for future station locations. The study employs a combination of statistical, GIS, and survey methods to analyse usage data from AMBici, covering various municipalities within the AMB. Through extensive literature review and data analysis, key built environment indicators were identified and analysed using linear regression and AHP methodologies. The analysis produced suitability maps highlighting recommended areas for expansion, emphasizing municipal centres and radial patterns around major intermodal transit hubs. The results serve as a decision-support tool for planners, providing insights into suitable expansion areas while considering technical and political factors. This research contributes to the broader understanding of BSS dynamics, offering valuable lessons applicable to other urban contexts and supporting the strategic expansion of AMBici to enhance urban mobility and sustainability in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona.

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Mladenović, Miloš

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Gasparín Casajust, Paco

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bike-sharing, GIS, weighted overlay analysis, relative importance determination, AHP, linear regression modelling

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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:aalto-202408255817

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