Research Article

A Choice Behavior Model of Bike-Sharing Based on User Perception, Psychological Expectations, and Loyalty

Table 2

Interpretation of variables included in the questionnaire.

Constructs itemsReference sources

Value identity[4, 44]
VI1 : improved travel efficiency
VI2 : improved quality of life
VI3 : health and environmental protection
Convenience[7]
CON1 : short distance travel is more convenient
CON2 : more convenient to connect to other transportation modes
CON3 : easy to use and easy to learn
CON4 : fully equipped facilities
Economy[45, 46]
EC1 : reasonable price
EC2 : more cost-effective than other travel modes
EC3 : the APP faces very little traffic during use
Comfort[47]
COM1 : good bike design and comfortable riding
COM2 : roads smooth and no illegal road use occurs
COM3 : no interference occurs from other factors, such as pedestrians, electric vehicles, or motorcycles
COM4 : bike lanes are flat and continuous
Perceived safety[48]
PS1 : cycling across the street is dangerous
PS2 : bike lanes without isolation
PS3 : mixed operation of motor vehicles and bikes
PS4 : vulnerable to weather
US[29, 43]
US1 : my expectations are satisfied
US2 : I am satisfied with the ideal
US3 : overall, I am satisfied with bike sharing
UL[4]
UL1 : I would like to continue to use bike sharing
UL2 : I would like to recommend bike sharing to my relatives and friends
TC[3]
TC1 : average travel distance
TC2 : average travel time
TC3 : use frequency per week
SD[5]
SD1 : age (in years)
SD2 : occupation
SD3 : income per month (RMB)