Investigating the Multiscale Impact of Environmental Factors on the Integrated Use of Dockless Bike-Sharing and Urban Rail Transit

Wenjing Liu; Jinbao Zhao; Jiawei Jiang; Mingxing Li; Yuejuan Xu; Keke Hou; Shengli Zhao

doi:10.7307/ptt.v35i6.273

Authors

Wenjing Liu Shandong University of Technology
Jinbao Zhao Shandong University of Technology
Jiawei Jiang Shandong University of Technology
Mingxing Li Shandong University of Technology
Yuejuan Xu Shandong University of Technology
Keke Hou Shandong University of Technology
Shengli Zhao Shandong University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7307/ptt.v35i6.273

Keywords:

bike-sharing, urban rail transit, multiscale geographically weighted regression, environmental factors

Abstract

Dockless bike-sharing (DBS) is an effective solution to the “first and last mile” problem in urban transportation. It can be integrated with urban rail transit (URT) to provide passengers with more convenient travel services. This study focuses on the integrated use of DBS and URT in Shenzhen, utilising a multi-buffer zone approach to identify DBS data within URT station catchment areas. By employing ordinary least squares (OLS), geographically weighted regression (GWR) and multiscale geographically weighted regression (MGWR) models, the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of integrated use and its relationship with environmental factors surrounding URT stations were examined. The empirical findings highlight the superiority of the MGWR model in accurately explaining spatial relationships compared to the OLS and GWR models. Furthermore, the study reveals that the impact of built environment factors on integrated use varies during morning and evening peak periods, as well as in terms of access and egress. Specifically, factors such as catering, shopping, companies, residential buildings, bus stops, minor roads, transfer stations and population density were found to influence the integrated use of DBS and URT. These findings not only contribute to the promotion of the DBS-URT integration but also promote the overall development of urban transportation.

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