Differences of Cycling Experiences and Perceptions between E-Bike and Bicycle Users in the United States

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作者
Ling, Ziwen [1 ]
Cherry, Christopher R. [1 ]
MacArthur, John H. [2 ]
Weinert, Jonathan X. [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Tennessee, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, 311 John D Tickle Bldg, Knoxville, TN 37996 USA
[2] Portland State Univ, Transportat Res & Educ Ctr, 1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201 USA
[3] Bosch eBike Syst Amer, 12 Mauchly Unit E, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
关键词
e-bike; conventional bicycle; difference; cycling experience and perception; online survey; ELECTRIC BICYCLES; MODE SHIFT; CHINA; BEHAVIOR; SAFETY; HEALTH; CHOICE; RIDERS; TRAVEL; CITY;
D O I
10.3390/su9091662
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
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08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
E-bikes are bicycles that provide pedal-assistance to aid people in cycling. Because of the potential of promoting sustainable transportation, more attention has been focused on the e-bike market. This paper investigates the differences of the cycling experience and perceptions between e-bike and conventional bicycle users, using samples drawn from independent bicycle dealer customers. A total of 806 respondents in the United States took the on-line survey, including 363 e-bike-owning respondents. The results show that e-bikes play a more important role in utilitarian travel, such as commuting and running errands, compared to a conventional bicycle. Conventional bicycle-owning respondents use their bicycles more for recreation and exercise. Also, e-bike owners tend to bike longer distances and take more trips per week. Both e-bike respondents and bicycle respondents stated that improved health was a key factor for cycling, while Millennials and Generation X respondents cycle to save time and improve the environment. Finally, an ordered logit model is proposed for evaluating factors that influence interest in future e-bike ownership. Travel purpose, e-bike familiarity, annual household income, and education level are statistically significant factors in the model. These findings begin to provide insight and a profile of potential new markets for e-bikes in the United States.
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