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Article

Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility: Factors Influencing E-Bike Adoption in Henan Province, China

by
Xiaoyu Zhang
1,
Ee Shiang Lim
2 and
Maowei Chen
3,*
1
Graduate School of Global Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
2
School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
3
Department of Global Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Sustainability 2024, 16(22), 10136; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162210136
Submission received: 28 October 2024 / Revised: 18 November 2024 / Accepted: 18 November 2024 / Published: 20 November 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Control of Traffic-Related Emissions to Improve Air Quality)

Abstract

This study examines the key factors influencing e-bike adoption and explores how advancing e-bike usage in Henan Province, China, can foster sustainable urban transportation and contribute to urban environmental preservation. Utilizing data from an online survey, binary logistic regression analyzes the impact of socio-demographic characteristics, perceived advantages, neighborhood environmental attributes, and vehicle ownership on e-bike usage. The findings indicate that socio-demographic factors, such as family size and occupation, significantly influence adoption, with workmen more likely than office workers to choose e-bikes. Cost savings emerged as the primary motivator for e-bike use, overshadowing environmental concerns, which unexpectedly negatively affected usage patterns. However, the presence of supportive infrastructure—particularly charging stations and dedicated lanes—proves crucial for promoting e-bike usage, highlighting the importance of accessible, environmentally supportive urban design. Vehicle ownership characteristics further illuminate how access to e-bikes correlates with regular usage. These findings suggest that, beyond cost efficiency, targeted awareness campaigns and strategic infrastructure improvements are essential for embedding e-bikes into sustainable urban transport systems. By fostering adoption and supporting e-bike infrastructure, cities can significantly reduce urban pollution, improve air quality, and advance toward sustainable mobility goals in Henan Province and beyond.
Keywords: binary logistic regression; e-bike adoption; environmental benefits; sustainable urban mobility; vehicle ownership binary logistic regression; e-bike adoption; environmental benefits; sustainable urban mobility; vehicle ownership

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Zhang, X.; Lim, E.S.; Chen, M. Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility: Factors Influencing E-Bike Adoption in Henan Province, China. Sustainability 2024, 16, 10136. https://doi.org/10.3390/su162210136

AMA Style

Zhang X, Lim ES, Chen M. Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility: Factors Influencing E-Bike Adoption in Henan Province, China. Sustainability. 2024; 16(22):10136. https://doi.org/10.3390/su162210136

Chicago/Turabian Style

Zhang, Xiaoyu, Ee Shiang Lim, and Maowei Chen. 2024. "Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility: Factors Influencing E-Bike Adoption in Henan Province, China" Sustainability 16, no. 22: 10136. https://doi.org/10.3390/su162210136

APA Style

Zhang, X., Lim, E. S., & Chen, M. (2024). Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility: Factors Influencing E-Bike Adoption in Henan Province, China. Sustainability, 16(22), 10136. https://doi.org/10.3390/su162210136

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