CYCLING AS AN ALTERNATIVE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION IN CITIES OF KAZAKHSTAN

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Date

2021-04-23

Authors

Orken, Aikerim
Yerbolkyzy, Ayaulym
Otantayeva, Zhaniya

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Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy

Abstract

This paper investigates factors that have a significant influence on decision-making for using public bike-sharing schemes of the residents of the Nur-Sultan and Almaty cities. Recently, municipalities have introduced public bike-sharing schemes to promote alternative modes of transportation. Analysis showed that residents in both cities are aware of the available public bike-sharing facilities. Yet, there are several factors that hinder them from using it. The research results show that the majority of the respondents own a private vehicle and public opinion is not shifted toward a sustainable lifestyle. Residents' elevated concerns about environmental damage are not balanced by the willingness to use public bikes.

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bike-sharing schemes, sustainable lifestyle, proximity, infrastructure, convenience, alternative transportation modes, environmental damage

Citation

Aikerim Orken, Ayaulym Yerbolkyzy, Zhaniya Otantayeva (2021) Cycling as an alternative mode of transportation in cities of Kazakhstan Does the exposure to the public bike-sharing promote alternative modes of transportation in Almaty and Nur-Sultan? NAZARBAYEV UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY.