Evaluating the Public Bicycle Sharing System (PBSS) for Sustainable Urban Mobility: A Case Study of Mysuru City

A key element of sustainable city design is urban transportation infrastructure, which tackles issues including air pollution, traffic jams, and the fast urbanization of cities. This paper offers a thorough analysis of Mysuru City, India's Trin Trin Public Bicycle Sharing System (PBSS), evaluating its potential to promote sustainable urban mobility. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study assesses the system's operational efficacy and spatial accessibility by combining Geographic Information System (GIS) approaches with user survey analysis. Network and proximity assessments based on GIS quantify how well-connected and integrated docking stations are with important urban features, such as transit hubs, neighbourhoods, and job centers. At the same time, performance bottlenecks and user perceptions are identified by analysing user demographics, usage patterns, and satisfaction levels obtained from primary survey data. The results show how the PBSS may significantly improve last-mile connectivity and encourage non-motorized transportation (NMT). They also highlight important issues, such as poor intermodal integration with public transportation, spatial gaps in station coverage, and user safety concerns, especially at night. The study's strategic recommendations for station site optimization, enhancing digital and physical connectivity with other modes of transportation, and putting safety measures in place to boost user engagement are presented in the conclusion. Finally, by highlighting the critical role that evidence-based planning plays in creating strong and efficient PBSS frameworks, this study provides policymakers in Mysuru and other cities with practical advice on how to match their transportation systems with more general sustainability objectives.