Exploring the role of bicycle sharing programs in relation to urban transit

In this study a unique bicycle sharing program (BSP) is studied: BSP initiated by an urban transit provider (buses and trams). The idea that the combined use of BSPs buses trams could increase catchment area alone, therefore offering more competitive alternative for car. However, in scientific literature hardly any knowledge available regarding to what extent, whom how – combination used. This explores so-called ‘HTM-fiets’ programme Hague, Netherlands, operated operator HTM. Within case, data was collected through survey among users program. results indicate that, only 9% respondents HTM-fiets with transit. Of bike who as stand-alone mobility option (i.e. without combining it transit), 46% have used HTM-bike substitute bus tram. Our imply faces difficult policy choices. large degree substitution may negatively influence their business case. at same time not problem per se them, because alleviate crowding problems can be seen extra service them offered people Hague ensure better accessibility city. main lesson would focus on integrated design public transport case complementary system aimed for, since our shows clearly especially will take place from bicycle.