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Incentive Elasticity of Demand for Bike/Walk Program

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: The primary objective of this research was to estimate the “incentive” (price) elasticity of demand for using non-motorized transportation (specifically walking and bicycling) to work. Results can be used directly in the formation of local policies to encourage these activities. Benefits include improved environmental quality and decreased incidence of obesity. A secondary objective was to develop profiles of “heavy,” “medium,” and “light” users of the program in terms of demographic characteristics, behaviors associated with the program, and seasonality. This study used the Bike/Walk Bucks program data available from the Campus Area Transportation Management Association (CATMA). The project included an extensive literature review.

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Authors: Jane Kolodinsky, Erin Roche

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Transportation, University of Vermont

OpenAlex ID: W619031880

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