Bikeshare has not taken off in Australia in the same way as it has in Europe, Asia and North America.
This new report, published today in the Journal of Transport Geography provides an analysis of why Australia’s two bikeshare programs have not enjoyed the success of programs overseas.
Quick summary
- Barriers to bikeshare were assessed from a sample of members and non-members.
- Bikeshare use in Australia is considerably lower than in other countries.
- Car convenience is the main barrier to bikeshare, followed by safety concerns.
- Non-members home and work are dispersed relative to members.
- Bikeshare operators may increase ridership by addressing key barriers such as bicycle infrastructure and the attractiveness of cycling compared to car use.
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