GIS based location allocation analysis for potential bike-sharing stations in San Fernando Valley.
Abstract:
<p>In the San Fernando Valley, where there is presently no bike-sharing system in place, this study uses Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to conduct a location-allocation analysis with the goal of determining the best locations for possible bike-sharing stations. Recognizing the growing significance of bike-sharing systems in sustainable urban transportation, this study integrates many geospatial datasets and uses spatial analytic tools to evaluate suitable station sites. It aims to give useful insights and recommendations to urban planners, local governments, and bike-sharing program operators to guide the prospective development of an eco-friendly transportation infrastructure in the San Fernando Valley. The findings will add to current efforts in the region to improve urban mobility and encourage sustainable commuting alternatives, with possible implications in other metropolitan regions facing similar transportation challenges.</p>
