Enhancing Accessibility of Mass Transportation in Metropolitan Taipei by Formulating a Portable Personal Electric Vehicle

• Main Authors: Li-Chiao Chu, 朱莉蕎
• Other Authors: 黃子坤
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/5aqz7a

碩士 === 國立臺北科技大學 === 創新設計研究所 === 98 === Walking access to transit drops dramatically with distance from transit stations, In order to increase access to locations that are not accessible by mass transportation, this study attempts to enhance the future role of personal electric vehicle (PEV). Firstly, literature research was undertaken on daily journey patterns of Taipei metropolitan population and study of existing personal electric vehicles was carried out, in which existing PEVs were categorized. Secondly, analysis to PEVs cruising speed, riding posture, and vehicle weight was undertaken, according to the investigating scenarios and usability requirement. The results：Distance to get to MRT stations is between 0.4-3km for Taipei commuters. Thus, the advised speed of PEVs is 5-15km/hr, with an average riding time of 4.8-12 minutes. Proper vehicle weight is suggested between 10-40kg. A light-weighted and easy-carry PEVs is proposed to fulfill residents’ needs of short-distance transport for access to public transport. As for riding postures, for faster rides, it is suggested to apply standing or semi-seated riding postures. Users of semi-seated PEVs can change their riding postures at will. An ideal PEV for accessing to transit is characterized by less cruising range, low speed and flexible riding posture. A light-weighted PEV provides commuters with lower cost and, most importantly, portability in the MRT environment.