A GIS-based MCDM approach for the evaluation of bike-share stations. (10th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kabak, Mehmet; Erbaş, Mehmet; Çetinkaya, Cihan; Özceylan, Eren
• Is Part Of: Journal of cleaner production. Volume 201(2018)
• Page Start: 49
• Page End: 60
• Publication Date: 2018-11-10
• Subjects: AHP -- Bike-share station -- Geographic information system -- MOORA -- Site selection; Factory and trade waste -- Management -- Periodicals; Manufactures -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Déchets industriels -- Gestion -- Périodiques; Usines -- Aspect de l'environnement -- Périodiques; 628.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.08.033
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-6526

Abstract

Abstract: –Several benefits have contributed to the increasing popularity of bike-share systems in cities around the world. In addition to traffic congestion, environmental concerns are also compelling cities to seek more sustainable modes of transportation. A key factor in the efficacy of bike-share networks is the location of bike stations in relation to potential related criteria. Therefore, site suitability analysis for bike-share stations using quantitative methods is essential. This study attempted to evaluate the current status of bike-share stations in Karsiyaka, Izmir, and to locate future station sites by comparing them to existing stations. To do so, different multi-criteria decision-making methods were combined with a geographic information system (GIS) to address twelve conflicting criteria. Specifically, the analytic hierarchy process was applied to obtain criteria weights, and multi-objective optimization by ratio analysis was used to evaluate current and potential alternatives. Our study demonstrates the superiority of the suggested locations compared to the existing stations.