Markets for Dynamic Ridesharing? Case of Berkeley, California

Ridesharing programs are widespread across the United States. Dynamic ridesharing is a newer way to share rides on the fly or up to several days in advance using cell phone or computer messaging to make arrangements. This paper describes research conducted to assess the potential for dynamic ridesharing for travel to downtown Berkeley, California, and the University of California, Berkeley, campus. The study provides insights about the opportunities and challenges presented by this travel option. Data were collected from statistical and geographic analysis of the downtown and campus travel markets, and surveys and focus groups were administered to employees and graduate students. The study found that about one-fifth of commuters who drive alone to the campus would be interested in using dynamic ridesharing at least occasionally and live in areas where matches could be found. They would prefer to arrange a shared ride at least the night before rather than immediately before the trip is made. Many of these travelers were unaware of current rideshare services, and some would be willing to find a regular carpool partner. Finally, if parking charges are fairly high and parking supply is limited and regulated, financial incentives and carpool parking subsidies greatly increase interest in dynamic ridesharing.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.3141/2187-17
• Summary URL:
  http://scholar.google.com/scholar_lookup?title=Markets+for+Dynamic+Ridesharing%3f+Case+of+Berkeley%2c+California&author=E.+Deakin&author=K.+Frick&author=K.+Shively&publication_year=2010
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• Authors:
  • Deakin, Elizabeth
  • Frick, Karen Trapenberg
  • Shively, Kevin M
• Publication Date: 2010

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Maps; References;
• Pagination: pp 131-137
• Monograph Title: Economics, Demand Management, and Parking Policy
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
  • Issue Number: 2187
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Carpools; Cellular telephones; Data collection; Focus groups; Market assessment; Parking; Ridesharing; Surveys; Text messaging
• Identifier Terms: University of California, Berkeley
• Uncontrolled Terms: Parking policy
• Geographic Terms: Berkeley (California)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01154466
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780309160605
• Report/Paper Numbers: 10-3629
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 14 2010 7:14AM