A review of bicycle-sharing service planning problems. (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shui, C.S.; Szeto, W.Y.
• Is Part Of: Transportation research. Volume 117(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: Bicycle sharing service planning problem -- Bicycle relocation -- Bikeway network design -- Bicycle station design -- Relocation service planning -- Demand management; Transportation -- Periodicals; Transportation -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; 388.011
• DOI: 10.1016/j.trc.2020.102648
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0968-090X

Abstract

Highlights: We provide a comprehensive survey of bicycle-sharing service planning problem studies. We offer a systematic classification of the problems. We introduce a novel planning process for bicycle-sharing services. We identify potential research gaps. We provide future research directions. Abstract: This paper reviews and systematically classifies the existing literature of bicycle-sharing service planning problems (BSPPs) at strategic, tactical, and operational decision levels with the reference to the novel bicycle sharing service planning process introduced herein. The current research gaps are identified and discussed. The future research directions of the three decision level problems are proposed according to four main categories, namely new diversity, realism, integrality, and technology. This review also points out important future research directions for multi-level BSPPs and the integration of bicycle sharing systems with existing multi-modal transportation systems.