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 and Planning

Language

English

Subjects

Bike, Bike share, Micromobility, Low-income, Barriers

DOI

10.15760/honors.1577

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.

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42181

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