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David C. -- you're right sort of. Given my academic inclination, I am fine with studies. But bikeshare vs. owned bikes is a non-distinction, just like Groupon/Living Social are "merely" digital-based direct marketing. To understand those businesses, you need to know DM, the digital aspect isn't all that distinctive.

The same goes for bikes. Trip behavior is trip behavior, with the only substantive distinction being bike station access and proximity.

Although there is one significant difference, as people have pointed out on this blog in other entries, it has to do with securing your bike and being on the hock for losing it if stolen. With bikeshare, as long as you use it correctly, that isn't a problem (other than lack of capacity). Once you put it in the dock, it's no longer your responsibility.

For the most part, this distinction doesn't impact trip length, trip efficiency, and competitiveness with transit.

by Richard Layman on Jun 13, 2012 10:11 pm • link • report

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