Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
2-2021
Abstract
Using shared mobility data collected from different sources and multinomial models, this paper investigates its role in serving transit-dependent populations and whether shared mobility can reduce transit deserts in New York City (NYC). It has been found that shared mobility has an important role in serving low-income populations with no car access and physically challenged travelers. However, shared mobility activities in NYC highly concentrate in wealthier areas with better transit access and less transit-dependent population. The findings indicate that without effective and appropriate policy and planning guidance, shared mobility may exacerbate transport equity issues even though they appear to be particularly adept at serving transit-dependent travelers.
Keywords
Shared mobility, transit desert, transportation equity, transportation network company
Discipline
Transportation | Urban Studies and Planning
Research Areas
Integrative Research Areas
Publication
International Journal of Sustainable Transportation
Volume
15
Issue
4
First Page
294
Last Page
305
ISSN
1556-8318
Identifier
10.1080/15568318.2020.1747578
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Group
Citation
JIAO, Junfeng and WANG, Fangru.
Shared mobility and transit-dependent population: A new equity opportunity or issue?. (2021). International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 15, (4), 294-305.
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2020.1747578