Case Study of Motorcycle Use and Policy Analysis in Huizhou, China

Abstract

This paper analyzes the motorcycle usage and policies in Huizhou, China. Two sets of survey data were used in the study: one is Daily Trip Survey of Huizhou that was taken in 2004, and the other one is Resident Travel Preference and Behavior Survey of Huizhou that was taken in 2006. It was found that men are more likely than women to use motorcycles. The average annual household income for motorcycle users is less than for car users but higher than bike and transit users. Two types of motorcycle policies (active policies and passive policies) are considered in the study. Approximately 50% of motorcycle users would be willing to switch to transit if corresponding active policies were in operation. However, if only passive policies were in operation, approximately 7% of motorcycle users would be willing to switch to driving a car. So, to lead motorcycle users to switch to more sustainable travel mode, a group of policies should be used in Huizhou instead of a single policy forbidding motorcycle use.