Shifting gears on active transport transition: Prishtina Case

Session

Sport, Health and Society

Description

.Aim: Prishtina Bike is a public bicycle-sharing system designed to promote sustainable transportation in Prishtina. Since its launch, the system has garnered considerable public interest. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the usage patterns of Prishtina Bike, highlighting gender distribution, frequency of use, and common travel routes. Methods: Data were collected from the Prishtina Bike application, including the number of registered users, gender distribution, daily usage rates, and the most frequently traveled routes. The analysis focused on key metrics such as average trip duration and distance. Descriptive statistics were employed to summarize user demographics and behavioral patterns. Results: As of today, 5,373 individuals have registered for Prishtina Bike. Among them, 75% are male and 25% are female. The application does not track users' ages. Approximately 1,085 users have used the bicycles at least once. On average, 180 people use the bikes daily, and the most frequented route is from "Mother Theresa square" to other locations across the city. Users typically ride for < 30 minutes, as the system allows free use for up to 30 minutes. The data indicate an average distance traveled per trip of 1,378 meters. Conclusions: The data suggest that Prishtina Bike is predominantly used by men, with a moderate daily ridership. The short distances and frequent use of bicycles for < 30 minutes suggest that many users are utilizing the bikes for short commutes or leisure activities. Finally, it can be concluded that Prishtina Bike has successfully attracted thousands of users, and its usage patterns indicate a promising shift towards sustainable urban mobility in Prishtina.

Keywords:

Physical activity; Policies; Health; Active transportation

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-15-3

Location

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Start Date

25-10-2024 9:00 AM

End Date

27-10-2024 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.246

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Shifting gears on active transport transition: Prishtina Case

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

.Aim: Prishtina Bike is a public bicycle-sharing system designed to promote sustainable transportation in Prishtina. Since its launch, the system has garnered considerable public interest. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the usage patterns of Prishtina Bike, highlighting gender distribution, frequency of use, and common travel routes. Methods: Data were collected from the Prishtina Bike application, including the number of registered users, gender distribution, daily usage rates, and the most frequently traveled routes. The analysis focused on key metrics such as average trip duration and distance. Descriptive statistics were employed to summarize user demographics and behavioral patterns. Results: As of today, 5,373 individuals have registered for Prishtina Bike. Among them, 75% are male and 25% are female. The application does not track users' ages. Approximately 1,085 users have used the bicycles at least once. On average, 180 people use the bikes daily, and the most frequented route is from "Mother Theresa square" to other locations across the city. Users typically ride for < 30 minutes, as the system allows free use for up to 30 minutes. The data indicate an average distance traveled per trip of 1,378 meters. Conclusions: The data suggest that Prishtina Bike is predominantly used by men, with a moderate daily ridership. The short distances and frequent use of bicycles for < 30 minutes suggest that many users are utilizing the bikes for short commutes or leisure activities. Finally, it can be concluded that Prishtina Bike has successfully attracted thousands of users, and its usage patterns indicate a promising shift towards sustainable urban mobility in Prishtina.