Pedicabs are a unique mode providing nonmotorized passenger transportation for short trips in urban areas. Although previously used in the United States primarily for recreational tourism, pedicabs can also serve daily and commuter trips. This paper explores the future role for pedicabs as a mode of urban transportation. Potential benefits of pedicab use in urban areas are identified, as well as challenges that may inhibit operations. Through a review of regulations concerning vehicles, drivers, and operations in New York City and seven other urban areas in the United States, a complicated regulatory environment that reflects an ambiguous understanding of pedicabs and their operations is discussed. Finally, based on findings related to the benefits, challenges, and regulations, the next steps for better understanding the potential for pedicabs as an urban transit mode are presented.


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    Title :

    Pedicabs for Urban Transportation in U.S. Cities


    Subtitle :

    Benefits, Challenges, and Regulations


    Additional title:

    Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2014-01-01




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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