Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lucia Rotaris, Mario Intini, Alessandro Gardelli
Summary: This article provides a systematic review of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on bike-sharing usage, including effects on actual and potential ridership, demand for bike-sharing compared to other public transport means, as well as commuting and non-commuting trips. The analysis also covers factors influencing the change in bike-sharing usage and related policy and operational implications, highlighting gaps in the literature that require further investigation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Efstathios Bouhouras, Socrates Basbas, Stamatia Ftergioti, Evangelos Paschalidis, Harris Siakantaris
Summary: This study examines the usage of bike-sharing systems in three Greek cities during the lockdown period and identifies a significant correlation between the implemented measures and the residents' modal choice.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Economics
Joao Filipe Teixeira, Cecilia Silva, Frederico Moura e Sa
Summary: With public transport heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic, bike sharing systems have become important substitutes for car use in urban areas. This study analyzed the reasons why some car drivers are shifting to bike sharing, finding that cost reductions were more important for users replacing car trips, while travel time reductions and availability of e-bikes were important for users shifting from other modes of transport. Users using bike sharing as a first/last mile connector to public transport were less affected by the pandemic. Theft concerns and convenience were the main reasons for choosing bike sharing over personal bicycles. Cost-saving policies may be effective in inducing car modal shift to bike sharing.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Economics
Songhua Hu, Chenfeng Xiong, Zhanqin Liu, Lei Zhang
Summary: The study found that during the pandemic, bike-sharing usage decreased significantly but displayed greater resilience compared to other modes of transport like transit, driving, and walking. Areas with higher proportions of white and Asian residents and lower proportions of African-American residents showed reduced dependence on bike-sharing.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Urban Studies
Rui Xin, Tinghua Ai, Linfang Ding, Ruoxin Zhu, Liqiu Meng
Summary: This study proposes a multiscale geospatial network framework to analyze the impact of the pandemic on bike-sharing data. The findings show that in New York City, with the development of the pandemic, the riding flow and its spatiotemporal distribution pattern changed significantly, which had a series of effects on the use and management of bikes. These results provide important references for travel planning, bike dispatching, and traffic management.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yan Chen, Xinlu Sun, Muhammet Deveci, D. 'Maris Coffman
Summary: Most governments worldwide implemented a 'Working from Home' strategy in 2020 to control the spread of the coronavirus. Studies have shown that COVID-19 has negatively impacted urban transportation systems, but the number of shared bicycle riders is gradually increasing compared to other modes of public transit. This study aims to investigate the influence of COVID-19 on the usage of shared bicycle systems in order to understand passenger travel patterns and habits. Additionally, bicycle rentals are becoming more popular in certain locations, indicating that bike sharing as a transport option has high social adaptability and is being adopted by the general population.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yue Qin, Hassan A. Karimi
Summary: The global outbreak of COVID-19 has significantly impacted human mobility, including the use of urban bike-sharing. This study focuses on the spatiotemporal dynamics of bike-sharing in Pittsburgh from 2019 to 2021. By examining weekday and weekend usage, the study reveals different patterns in trip volume, duration, and spatial distribution. The findings highlight the resilience and importance of bike-sharing during the pandemic and call for more research on smaller-scale systems to inform decision-making and future studies across different urban regions and transportation modes.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Joao Filipe Teixeira, Cecilia Silva, Frederico Moura e Sa
Summary: The motivations for using bike sharing systems during the COVID-19 pandemic have shifted, with new importance placed on avoiding public transport and maintaining social distance during travel in addition to the traditional motivations of service coverage and quality. New users joining during the pandemic show a greater emphasis on social influence compared to pre-pandemic users continuing to use BSS.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2021)
Article
Urban Studies
Jianmin Jia, Chunsheng Liu, Xiaohan Wang, Hui Zhang, Yan Xiao
Summary: This paper investigates the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on bike-sharing mobility patterns in Washington D.C. It finds that while the total number of bike-sharing trips decreased significantly, trips made by casual users gradually increased during the outbreak and recovery stages. The network properties of the bike-sharing system experienced a significant decrease in 2020 but showed strong recovery in 2021 and 2022. The analysis of community structures also reveals the evolution of communities in response to the pandemic. The findings provide insights for bike-sharing management and operation policies during outbreak and recovery phases.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ecem Basak, Ramah Al Balawi, Sorouralsadat Fatemi, Ali Tafti
Summary: In this study, we use fixed-effects regression and difference-in-differences to examine the changes in demand for bike-sharing platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic. Controlling for various factors, we find that there was a 22% increase in daily bike-sharing trips after the first Covid-19 case diagnosis, and a 30% decrease after the first executive order implementation. We also observe an increase in weekday-specific trip frequency and a decrease in weekend-specific trip frequency. Furthermore, we find that bike-friendly, transit-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly cities experience an increase in bike-sharing trips.
Article
Urban Studies
Rudi Seifert, Maite Pellicer-Chenoll, Laura Anton-Gonzalez, Miquel Pans, Jose Devis-Devis, Luis-Mill Gonzalez
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on urban mobility, particularly in Valencia, Spain. The behavior patterns of bike-sharing system (BSS) users in Valencia were analyzed before and after the outbreak. The results showed a 40% reduction in BSS movements after the outbreak, with some recovery in the rest of 2020 but still below pre-pandemic levels. 63% of users changed their BSS use patterns, while 37% maintained their patterns. These findings have implications for estimating behavior during emergencies and suggest policy implications.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kihyun Kwon, Gulsah Akar
Summary: This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on bike-sharing and public transit trips in Columbus, Ohio. The research utilizes trip data from CoGo Bike Share and Automatic Passenger Counter (APC) data from the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) to analyze the patterns and determinants of bike-sharing and public transit trips. The findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a decrease in bus ridership but an increase in bike-sharing trips. Additionally, bike-sharing trips tend to substitute public transit for short distance trips, especially in more congested areas with intensive public transit networks. The study also highlights the influence of neighborhood characteristics and land use on modal choice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abid Al-Akioui, Andres Monzon
Summary: This study examines the impact of COVID-19 on mobility patterns in the Madrid Region, finding a 6% decrease in public transport use, changes in trip frequency and purpose due to increased teleworking, and an 18% relocation of households to peripheral areas.
Article
Economics
Angela Stefania Bergantino, Mario Intini, Luca Tangari
Summary: Awareness of climate change is increasing, and pollution from transportation is a major concern. Bike-sharing is growing in popularity, but its usage in Italian cities remains limited. Research shows that various factors influence the widespread adoption of bike-sharing services.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Urban Studies
Yao Yao, Zijin Guo, Xiao Huang, Shuliang Ren, Ying Hu, Anning Dong, Qingfeng Guan
Summary: Social distancing policies and other restrictive measures have proven effective in controlling the spread of COVID-19. However, they have also caused changes in social connectedness. Understanding these changes is crucial for post-pandemic recovery and development. Using social network analysis, this research examines urban resilience by analyzing the impact of social interactions on social networks and assessing stability. The findings show diverse responses to social distancing policies and changes in social connectedness across US metropolitan areas. The study provides important scientific insights for informed decision-making in post-pandemic recovery and development initiatives.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Andreas Nikiforiadis, Socrates Basbas
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andreas Nikiforiadis, Socrates Basbas, Foteini Mikiki, Aikaterini Oikonomou, Efrosyni Polymeroudi
Summary: This study summarizes and applies different evaluation methods to assess two pedestrians-cyclists shared spaces in a medium-sized city in Greece, comparing the results with user opinions and laying the groundwork for future research in the field of LOS and assisting practitioners in selecting appropriate assessment methods.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Efstathios Bouhouras, Socrates Basbas, Georgios Mintsis, Christos Taxiltaris, Marios Miltiadou, Andreas Nikiforiadis, Maria Natalia Konstantinidou, Eleni Mavropoulou
Summary: This paper presents the findings of a questionnaire-based survey conducted among students at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki regarding their satisfaction with the transport modes in the Thessaloniki Metropolitan Area. The study reveals that private car is more preferable than public transport and highlights the weaknesses of each mode, calling for measures to address these issues and promote sustainable mobility.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tiziana Campisi, Kh Md Nahiduzzaman, Andreas Nikiforiadis, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Socrates Basbas
Summary: The study indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the daily routines of people worldwide, especially university students. The research findings show that the surveyed university students are highly likely to retain the changes that occurred during the pandemic, particularly in terms of transport mode choice and daily activities.
Article
Transportation
Andreas Nikiforiadis, Eirini Chatzali, Vasileios Ioannidis, Konstantinos Kalogiros, Maria Paipai, Socrates Basbas
Summary: Shared spaces and pedestrians-cyclists shared infrastructures are common in modern cities. This study examined the factors that affect the quality of service perceived by pedestrians and cyclists using such infrastructures. The results showed that the quality of the infrastructure, including pavement, urban equipment, lighting, and traffic signals, greatly influenced the perceived quality of service. Users' demographic characteristics and previous experience also had a significant impact on their perceptions. Additionally, cyclists' behavior in shared infrastructures affected both pedestrians' and cyclists' perceptions. The findings of this study provide guidance for designing and managing shared infrastructures that meet users' needs.
TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ioannis Karamanlis, Andreas Nikiforiadis, George Botzoris, Alexandros Kokkalis, Socrates Basbas
Summary: Sustainable transportation goals include improving global road safety. Addressing black spots is crucial for enhancing road safety. The combination of statistical and accident severity index methods can provide a more comprehensive evaluation of road infrastructure and reliable results regarding road safety level. Therefore, road safety strategies based on black spot analysis are of great value for decision makers involved in the development of a sustainable transportation system.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chrysanthi Mastora, Evangelos Paschalidis, Andreas Nikiforiadis, Socrates Basbas
Summary: This paper examines the behavior and preferences of pedestrians and cyclists in a shared space infrastructure along the seafront in Thessaloniki, Greece. It also evaluates the problems caused by their coexistence, such as at pedestrian crossings on the bicycle lane. The study explores traffic calming measures to improve safety and comfort for both pedestrians and cyclists, and the results can inform policy recommendations for facilitating interactions between them in shared spaces.
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Information Systems
Tiziana Campisi, Alexandros Nikitas, Muhammad Ahmad Al-Rashid, Andreas Nikiforiadis, Giovanni Tesoriere, Socrates Basbas
Summary: E-scooters are gaining popularity in Italy, especially due to the recent pandemic. However, there are challenges related to vehicle maintenance and vandalism that need to be addressed for their successful implementation. Strategic planning and analyzing their suitability in terms of travel time can help improve their usage.
COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE AND ITS APPLICATIONS - ICCSA 2022 WORKSHOPS, PART IV
(2022)
Article
Transportation
Andreas Nikiforiadis, Georgia Ayfantopoulou, Socrates Basbas, Maria Stefanidou
Summary: Tourists' mobility is crucial for sustainable tourism as it affects local economies and the environment. Innovative mobility concepts and services can help reduce negative impacts and meet tourists' needs effectively.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tiziana Campisi, Maksymilian Madziel, Andreas Nikiforiadis, Socrates Basbas, Giovanni Tesoriere
Summary: Europe has entered phase III of COVID19 emergency management, focusing on economic recovery and decarbonisation. While the European Commission is pushing forward with the European Green Deal and green recovery plan, many governments are implementing public stimulus programs to boost the economy. This includes a significant rise in sales of zero and low emission cars, showing the importance of e-mobility for a sustainable future.
COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE AND ITS APPLICATIONS, ICCSA 2021, PT V
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Iliani Styliani Anapali, Socrates Basbas, Andreas Nikiforiadis
Summary: This study analyzed the factors influencing pedestrians' road crossing behavior, finding that the behavior of other pedestrians and the number of traffic lanes have a significant impact on pedestrians' decision to cross the road.
SOCIAL SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Andreas Nikiforiadis, Socrates Basbas, Tiziana Campisi, Giovanni Tesoriere, Marina Iliana Garyfalou, Iasonas Meintanis, Thomas Papas, Mirto Trouva
COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE AND ITS APPLICATIONS - ICCSA 2020, PT II
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Socrates Basbas, Andreas Nikiforiadis, Evaggelia Sarafianou, Nikolaos Kolonas
DATA ANALYTICS: PAVING THE WAY TO SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY
(2019)
