Free Wheel,Free Will! The Effects of Bikeshare Systems on Urban Commuting Patterns in the U.S. |
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Authors: | Dafeng Xu |
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Institution: | Correspondence |
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Abstract: | Urban bikeshare systems have become increasingly popular in the U.S. in recent years. In this paper, I examine the effects of bikeshare systems on patterns of commuting to and from work in U.S. cities. To study this, I link cities across 2008 through 2016 American Community Survey (ACS) data and estimate the effects of bikeshare systems using both individual-level ACS records and city panel data. Event-study estimates suggest that bikeshare systems lead to a rise in bicycle commuting to and from work, and the effects of bikeshare systems are statistically and economically significant. I also find evidence of modal shifts after the introduction of bikeshare systems: While bicycle commuting rates increase, there is a decline in automobile commuting to and from work. |
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Keywords: | bikeshare bicycle commuting urban transportation |
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