Demand for Carsharing Systems in Beijing, China: An Exploratory Study
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2010
Subject Area
infrastructure - station, land use - planning, ridership - demand, policy - environment, place - urban, mode - subway/metro, mode - car
Keywords
Urban planning, Town planning, Station cars (Car sharing), Peking (China), Metropolitan area planning, Mathematical models, Environment, Demand, Community planning, City planning, Car sharing, Beijing (China)
Abstract
Rising auto ownership in China brings significant urban and environmental challenges. Since China is still in the early stages of motorization, there are opportunities to introduce alternatives to personal vehicle ownership. The authors conducted a survey with 800 Beijing residents, collecting data on transportation patterns, automobile ownership, environmental attitudes, and carsharing response. Fifteen of those participants were selected to complete an in-depth questionnaire discussing how they would use carsharing services. This paper assesses the potential for carsharing systems within Beijing, China, based on this exploratory study. While the results suggest that carsharing models integrated into existing transit networks could become an important mobility option within China's rapidly growing cities, further study is recommended.
Recommended Citation
Shaheen, Susan, Martin, Elliot. (2010). Demand for Carsharing Systems in Beijing, China: An Exploratory Study. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, Volume 4, Issue 1, pp 41-55.
