First Advisor
John MacArthur
Date of Award
Spring 6-7-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Community Development and University Honors
Department
Urban Studies
Language
English
Subjects
Bike, Bike share, Micromobility, Low-income, Barriers
Abstract
Power to the Pedal is a fare-free, closed-access e-bike share program, operating more similarly to a lending library. The program aims to provide two low-income communities access to a reliable, low-emissions, electric assisted, active transportation option. The research conducted aimed to identify barriers faced by the community to adopting the bike sharing program. A survey and interviews conducted found that infrastructure, safety, cargo, financial ability, household structure, health, and culture all play a role when deciding when to use the program. Several recommendations are made to the program owner, operator, and other stakeholders both about improving the program directly, and further making it possible for more people to adopt electric micromobility as their transportation option of choice.
Recommended Citation
Del Valle Tonoian, Jordan Brock and MacArthur, John, "Power to the Pedal: Assessing barriers to adoption of closed-access bike share in low-income communities" (2024). University Honors Theses. Paper 1545.