Mobility and Beyond: Explore the Spatial and Functional Effect of Cycling ban on Huangpu District, Shanghai through crowd-sourcing data 

Abstract

Cycling is regarded as one of the most sustainable transportation methods in cities. However, under the need to improve motor traffic conditions in dense street space, the importance of cycling accessibility is often overlooked. This research takes Huangpu District, the cradle of modern-day Shanghai but is currently also the most restricted street segments for cycling activities, in order to explode the effect of cycling curb on urban space. Through emerging crowd-sourcing data that precisely reflects users' activities, this article aims to explore the mobility as well as functionality aspects of the cycling curb policy influence. It is found that current policy didn't provide enough cycling accessibility and route choice to an area with various cycling purpose, even though the streets with restrictions for non-motorized vehicles don't significantly deprive cyclists of their connectivity with urban vitality. Moreover, metro stations function as a key role in local cycling activities. Finally, authors provide a revision framework for the policy and planning making process in Huangpu District under the view of 'cycling-first' agenda.