How do e-bikes compete with the other modes of transport? Investigating multiple dimensions of a modal shift
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13104099 |
|---|---|
| Authors | P Rérat (0000-0001-6980-3336, University of Lausanne, corresponding author), Dimitri Marincek (0000-0003-1851-8820, University of Lausanne), Emmanuel Ravalet (0009-0002-1131-610X, University of Lausanne) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 85-98 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Applied Mobilities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2380-0127 • E-ISSN: 2380-0135 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23800127.2024.2332006 |
| OpenAlex | W4393006552 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 31 |
E-bikes are increasing popular. Their health and environment benefits depend strongly on the transport modes they replace. This paper addresses the multiple dimensions of the modal shift induced by e-bikes (motivations, uses, substitution, renunciation). It is based on biographical interviews (n = 24) and a survey (n = 1466) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Results show that e-bikes are used very frequently and for a variety of reasons (mostly utilitarian). They substitute all modes (mainly public transport, walking and the car but also cycling) and may lead to giving up regional transport passes, motorized two-wheelers and cars. E-bikes are also a way to continue cycling (despite age, children, physical condition) and to avoid switching to motorized modes. The paper calls for approaching modal shift through three perspectives to understand how e-bikes (1) fit in the transport system (systemic approach), (2) within individuals' mobility biographies (life-course approach) and (3) within the everyday organization of individuals and households (lifestyle approach). It finally argues that e-bikes should be at the core of planning -along with other forms of active mobilities and public transport -as they are a readily available way to foster decarbonization of transport
Modal · Modal shift · Public transport · Transport engineering · Computer Science · Engineering · Human Mobility and Location-Based Analysis · Materials Science · Transportation Planning and Optimization · Urban Transport and Accessibility
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1.5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |