Determination of effectiveness of bicycle sharing parking zones within NUS – G05.1
Chan Sian Wen, Jeffrey Widjaja Lowardi, Neo Yu Xuan, Sin Yu Ang, Desmond, Tang Haoyang, Hubert
Bike-sharing programmes is a relatively new programme in NUS. To ensure its success, adequate resource allocation is required to support the bike-sharing scheme in NUS, one aspect being the implementation and positioning of additional bicycle stations. Our project aims to re-evaluate existing and proposed bicycle parking zones and propose additional suitable parking zones. To achieve this, our team worked on designing a matrix based on survey data obtained, and tested the matrix on UCI’s two newest stations to ascertain its effectiveness. We hope for this matrix to be a useful tool for UCI, and other organisations, in installing effective bike parking spaces.
Academic Advisor: Mr. Lim Cheng Puay
Industry Advisor: UCI
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Using Signage to Cultivate a Better Bicycle Sharing Culture – G08.2
Fu Ying Qi Nicole, Koh Poh Chuan, Tan Zhe Hao, Tay Yong Sheng
Since the arrival of dockless bicycle sharing systems in NUS, indiscriminate bicycle parking has become a nascent problem, posing potential safety hazards and aggravating clutter on campus. Currently, the onus has been on operators to remove indiscriminately parked bicycles. Our group’s review of current literature revealed a paucity of user-focused methods to reduce the likelihood of indiscriminate parking. We conducted a survey identifying lack of awareness of bicycle parking zone locations, and lack of motivation to park responsibility as key factors in users choosing to park indiscriminately. Thereafter, we designed two types of prototype signages to determine its effect on creating proper bicycle parking behaviour.
Academic Advisor: Mr. Lim Cheng Puay
Industry Advisor: UCI
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Grab-Y-Bike: Encouraging Cycling in NUS – G11.2
Chen Yan Ming, Oh Qi Yuan, Quek Jing Xuan, Tan Sze Yuan, Gabriel
Our project seeks to identify the incentives that encourage individuals in NUS to travel via cycling. We conducted a general survey on 276 respondents in NUS to identify the difficulties and incentives raised by the NUS community. Based on the preliminary results, we proceeded to carry out our Grab-Y-Bike (grab your bike) campaign emphasising on convenience and monetary rewards respectively. The campaign was a positive one, with a greater proportion having a preference for saving time as an incentive for cycling. Hence, rather than having an overarching biking campaign, a targeted campaign with emphasis on convenience is recommended for better results.
Academic Advisor: Mr. Lim Cheng Puay
Industry Advisor: UCI
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Cycling on Campus: A Measured Decision – G13.2
Isaac Hong Wei En, Peter Sidajaya, Qu Haoxuan, Serene Soon Hoi Leng
The main mode of transport in NUS is the NUS Internal Bus Service, which some 69% of the campus community rely on to commute in campus. High passenger load/overcrowding during peak hours is problematic and difficult to resolve. The culmulative carbon emission from the estimated 31,200 trips per school semester is also significant. One approach to alleviate the situation is to encourage commuters to cycle as a means of getting around campus. However previous studies also show that implementing such schemes can be challenging. This project aims to assist University Campus Infrastructure in collating crucial information, namely time and elevation changes, on various possible cycling routes, which could be used as alternatives to buses or walking.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Chua Siew Chin
Industry Advisor: UCI