A hyper-heuristic approach to the strategic planning of bike-sharing infrastructure

Cheng, Rong; Zhong, Shaopeng; Wang, Zhong; Nielsen, Otto Anker; Jiang, Yu

doi:10.1016/j.cie.2022.108704

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“…In addition, the "bicycle path network design problem" refers to the challenge of strategically locating bicycle paths while considering their respective service levels, and it is becoming more complex when e-bicycle requirements are added as main problem parameters. More specifically, the "bicycle lane" is a defined area on the road, occasionally shared with pedestrians [43]. The interaction between pedestrians and e-bicycles in bicycle lanes or pedestrian areas can be a crucial challenge in the process of implementing e-bicycles owing to their high speed.…”

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Assessing Cycling Accessibility in Urban Areas through the Implementation of a New Cycling Scheme

Chondrogianni,

Stephanedes,

Fatourou

2023

Sustainability

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Cycling’s integration into the intricate facets of urban design, together with walking and public transportation, offers an effective solution to the mobility issues plaguing urban spaces, and is critical to the sustainability of modern cities. In this context, in this research urban cyclists’ needs and preferences are analyzed through questionnaires, and bicycle accessibility to urban areas is assessed using multicriteria analysis. The public’s familiarity with the integration of novel mobility solutions (e.g., e-bicycles) that support accessibility and inclusiveness is tested and analyzed by recording cyclists trajectories on bicycle routes. The European hub of Patras was selected as the case study for a pilot scheme in this analysis. Similar to many medium-sized European cities, several mobility obstacles, including urban topography, hinder bicycle accessibility in the city, especially between the Modern and Old City areas. The research findings indicate that, addressing these obstacles, electric bicycles can substantially increase bicycle accessibility in the city center. The public usage of electric bicycles is encouraged in the pilot study, and the results indicate that it can increase accessibility to urban areas while reducing restrictions related to age, physical condition, and disabilities. Providing citizens access to e-bicycles can increase the number of daily bicycle users, leading to positive impact in urban cohesion, resilience, and sustainability.

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Assessing Cycling Accessibility in Urban Areas through the Implementation of a New Cycling Scheme

Chondrogianni,

Stephanedes,

Fatourou

2023

Sustainability

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Optimizing urban bike-sharing systems: a stochastic mathematical model for infrastructure planning

Ahmadi,

Ghasemi,

Ehmke

2024

Cent Eur J Oper Res

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This paper addresses the optimization of resource allocation and infrastructure planning in bike-sharing systems, particularly inspired by dynamic demand patterns as observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. We introduce a stochastic mathematical model that considers varying demand scenarios to enhance system performance and resource utilization. The research objectives are to fulfill the total travel demand across scenarios and compute the network's capacity to satisfy demand, thereby enhancing the system's efficiency and meeting users' diverse travel needs. The main contributions of this paper include presenting a stochastic mathematical model for bike-sharing station allocation and path network design, which optimizes resource allocation and infrastructure planning. Through a case study on the Vienna bike-sharing system, the model demonstrates practical applicability and effectiveness, offering insights for improving efficiency and service quality. The sensitivity analysis reveals that as costs for bicycle docks and station building increase, fulfilled demand decreases, emphasizing the crucial role of cost management in meeting demand efficiently.

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An integrated model with a solution algorithm for improving an existing public bicycle sharing system

Yan,

Hsieh,

Hsieh

2023

Computers & Industrial Engineering

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A hyper-heuristic approach to the strategic planning of bike-sharing infrastructure

Cited by 6 publications

References 71 publications

Assessing Cycling Accessibility in Urban Areas through the Implementation of a New Cycling Scheme

Assessing Cycling Accessibility in Urban Areas through the Implementation of a New Cycling Scheme

Optimizing urban bike-sharing systems: a stochastic mathematical model for infrastructure planning

An integrated model with a solution algorithm for improving an existing public bicycle sharing system

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