Planning proposal for green mobility based of users perception to cater last mile connectivity: An Indian experience

Purvesh Chauhan, Dhruv Pansherya, Dr. Chetan R. Patel

public bicycle sharing system (PBSS), low-carbon society, pollution-free transport, carbon footprint

The public bicycle sharing system (PBSS) is considered as the most sustainable non-motorized transportation system. For the execution of the PBS system in the study area(East zone) of Surat city, this research paper discusses the planning and application of the Public Bicycle Sharing System by integrating with the Public Transportation system and providing free or fare based access to a bicycle for the particular study area. By performing Field surveys and analyzing the collected data, major stations with potential demand areas like high population density, activity centers, and public transport stations are recognized. An accessibility analysis was carried out to calculate the volume of activity to which a major station has access. Drawing upon a review of people this Project targets to build the evidence base to increase our understanding of PBS implementation as an important first step in planning for a low-carbon society. The purpose of this system is to make a mind-set of adopting pollution-free transport which will consequently lead to a reduction in carbon footprint. This study also provided a calculation of carbon footprint reduction in a whole year if PBSS will implement in the study area.

https://dx.doi.org/10.31873/IJEAS.7.06.08