Seattle Bicycle Share Feasibility Study
Source: Bike-Share Studios, University of Washington College of Built Environments
This report assesses the feasibility of a public use bike-share system for Seattle, Washington. Colloquially referred to as "bike-share" or "bike-sharing," such systems are considered a form of public transportation. Bike-share bicycles are intended for short-term use and are accessible via automated check-out systems. An important benefit of bike-share systems is the flexibility to return rented bicycles to any station within the system, thereby encouraging use for one-way travel and the "final mile" of a trip.
The four major chapters of this report represent the organization of our research and analysis. The topic areas are:
- Introduction: Bike-share history and the structure of our study
- Demand Analysis: Our analytic and forecast methodologies along with results of their application
- Policy Framework: Consideration of governance institutions and their effects on system implementation
- Bike-Share Program Recommendations: Summation of our findings and recommendations for how Seattle should proceed
