Developing a Capacity Correction Factor through an Analysis of Trips in Boston’s Bike- Sharing System

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  • Talal Al-Mulla
  • Catherine Cheng
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Bike-sharing systems have transformed the transportation decisions of travelers, becoming one of the fastest growing modes of transportation. We examine the Boston Hubway system as a network, developing a capacity correction factor to assess the possible redistribution problem faced by this network. Our results show that Hubway has, to a first order, strategically placed their stations to avoid segmenting its network. We outline areas of future analysis that can offer increased insight into bike-sharing systems.

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تاریخ انتشار 2013