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Jackson, Michael E., and Erik O. Ruehr. "Let the People Be Heard: San Diego County Bicycle Use and Attitude Survey." Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1636, no. 1 (1998): 8–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/1636-02.

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What is the best way to promote bicycle transportation? Are people afraid to ride bicycles because motorists will run them over? Are there enough bicycle facilities available? Is promoting bicycle transportation a wise use of tax dollars? What percentage of the population currently rides bicycles? The San Diego Association of Governments allocates approximately $2 million annually on bicycling projects throughout San Diego County, California. Both the county of San Diego and the city of San Diego employ full-time bicycle coordinators. Periodically, questions and comments will arise regarding bicycling policies. “Why are they spending so much money on bicycle lanes? No one ever bicycles down this street.” “If they would build more bicycle paths, I would ride my bicycle to work instead of drive.” “How do they expect people to ride bicycles if they don’t maintain the pavement?” The San Diego County Bicycle Use and Attitude Survey was commissioned at the behest of the San Diego County Public Works Department to determine existing levels of bicycle usage and bicycling attitudes among San Diego County residents. A total of 3,800 interviews, conducted during February and March 1994 by telephone throughout the county, provided valuable insight into a large range of bicycling issues. The survey found that a majority (58 percent) of those residents polled reported that they were bicycle owners, and that a majority (68 percent) of those households in which bicycles were present reported that the adults bicycled. Respondents who bicycle chose bicycle paths, which are separated from motor vehicles, as their preferred bikeway facility. Almost three-fourths of the respondents (73 percent) stated that they did not bicycle at night. Only 15 percent of respondents who rode a bicycle at least once within the past year reported riding for transportation purposes. Over 99 percent of all respondents stated that they did not belong to a bicycling organization. A majority of respondents (over 70 percent) had not heard of various government programs that provided bicycle maps and bicycle information, and less than 10 percent of respondents have used these services. The majority of bicycling households (86 percent) reported being at least somewhat satisfied with the level of bikeway maintenance provided. Overall, survey respondents expressed support for government efforts to promote bicycle transportation.
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Jia, Wen Qi, Tao Wu, and Xu Liu. "Development and Design of Rain and Shine Dual-Use Bicycle Based on Solid Edge." Advanced Materials Research 816-817 (September 2013): 691–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.816-817.691.

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Responding the green commuting, Solid Edge V18 drawing software for the shape and function improvements of existing bicycle is proposed in this paper. This bicycle achieves the role of rain, shine dual-use and loading. It also satisfies the function requirements that people live in contemporary on bicycles. This article will elaborate the transmission device calculation and bicycle design based on Solid Edge Modeling.
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Guo, Xiaojia, Chengpeng Lu, Dongqi Sun, Yexin Gao, and Bing Xue. "Comparison of Usage and Influencing Factors between Governmental Public Bicycles and Dockless Bicycles in Linfen City, China." Sustainability 13, no. 12 (2021): 6890. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13126890.

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Automobile traffic has shifted the use of bicycles in many developed regions to being mainly for sport, recreation and commuting. Due to the desire to mitigate the impacts of climate change and alleviate traffic jams, bicycle sharing is booming in China. Governmental public bicycles and dockless bicycles are the main types of bicycle sharing in China, each with different types of management and pricing. Field research has found that many bicycle sharing networks are idle and wasteful, and thus we investigated which type is more popular and suitable for Chinese cities. This research comparatively analyzes the application of governmental public bicycles and dockless bicycles, mainly focusing on the cycling destination, cycling frequency, and cycling factors, taking Linfen City as an example. The results show that: (1) The purpose is different between governmental public bicycles and dockless bicycles. On the one hand, the aim of riding a governmental public bicycle to work represents the largest proportion at about 29%, mainly because of the fixed route of travel, and the fact that the fixed placement of governmental public bicycles makes them more available compared to the random arbitrariness of dockless bicycles. On the other hand, the aim of riding a dockless bicycle for entertainment accounts for the largest proportion, at about 34%, mainly due to the ease of borrowing and returning a bike, and mobile payment. (2) In terms of frequency, the public’s choice of riding a dockless bicycle or a governmental public bicycle has no essential difference, given that there are only two options for citizens in Linfen. (3) The response to the two kinds of bicycle sharing is different; the governmental public bicycle has the advantage of lower cost, but the dockless bicycle has more advantages in the procedure of borrowing and returning the bicycle.
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Zhang, Shuichao, Zhuping Zhou, Haiming Hao, and Jibiao Zhou. "Prediction model of demand for public bicycle rental based on land use." Advances in Mechanical Engineering 10, no. 12 (2018): 168781401881897. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1687814018818977.

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Land use is a primary factor affecting the demand for public bicycle rentals. Demand for public bicycle rentals during different periods of time were predicted using the following procedures. First, walking distances from the rental stations where riders returned the public bicycles to the final destinations were obtained by field investigation, and the 85th percentile statistical values were used as the scopes of influence of those stations. Then, a relationship model among the rental demands for public bicycles and the features of land use inside the influence scope of the rental station was established based on a linear regression model. Finally, considering the public bicycle system in the old urban region of Zhenhai in Ningbo city, the newly established prediction model for rental demand was tested. Results show that the model can predict the daily rental demand, rental demand during the morning peak, returns during the morning peak, rental demands during the evening peak, and returns during the evening peak. The demand prediction model can provide a significant theoretical basis for preparing the layout stations, operation and management strategies, and vehicle scheduling in the public bicycle system.
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Nelson, Arthur C., and David Allen. "If You Build Them, Commuters Will Use Them: Association Between Bicycle Facilities and Bicycle Commuting." Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1578, no. 1 (1997): 79–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/1578-10.

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Conventional wisdom suggests that if bicycle pathways are provided, people will use them. This assertion is based on a combination of anecdotes, a few case studies, and mostly wishful thinking. Until now, there have been no cross-sectional studies of the association between bicycle pathway supply and commuting by bicycle that control for a variety of factors. Cross-sectional analysis, controlling for a variety of extraneous factors, can help to attribute differences in bicycle commuting to the overall supply of pathways. Cross-sectional data are applied here to 18 U. S. cities to help fill this gap in research. After considering such factors as weather, terrain, and number of college students, a positive association was found between miles of bicycle pathways per 100,000 residents and the percentage of commuters using bicycles. It is speculated that one problem with shifting the mode of commuting away from automobiles may simply be an inadequate supply of bicycle facilities. Although this work is the first of its kind, more systematic research is needed to confirm its findings.
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Yao, Yi, Yifang Zhang, Lixin Tian, Nianxing Zhou, Zhilin Li, and Minggang Wang. "Analysis of Network Structure of Urban Bike-Sharing System: A Case Study Based on Real-Time Data of a Public Bicycle System." Sustainability 11, no. 19 (2019): 5425. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11195425.

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To better understand the characteristics of a bike-sharing system, we applied complex network methods to analyze the relationship between stations within the bike-sharing system. Firstly, using Gephi software, we constructed the public bicycle networks of different urban areas based on the real-time data of the Nanjing public bicycle system. Secondly, we analyzed and compared degree, strength, radiation distance, and community structure of the networks to understand the internal relations of the public bicycle system. The results showed that there were many stations with low usage of public bicycles. Furthermore, there was a geographical division between high-demand and low-demand areas for public bicycles. The usage of public bicycles at a station was not only related to land use but also related to the usage of bicycles at stations nearby. Moreover, the average service coverage of the public bicycle system was consistent with the original intention of “the first and last mile”, and public bicycles could meet different travel needs.
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Allen, D. Patrick, Nagui Rouphail, Joseph E. Hummer, and Joseph S. Milazzo. "Operational Analysis of Uninterrupted Bicycle Facilities." Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1636, no. 1 (1998): 29–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/1636-05.

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The popularity of bicycles in North America is growing. As the popularity of bicycles has increased, so has the physical network of separate bicycle facilities and designated bicycle lanes in many locations. As a consequence of this growth, there is a demand for more information about bicycle operations on these facilities. Unfortunately, the state of knowledge regarding bicycle operations in the United States currently lags far behind that of motor vehicles and pedestrians. The international research that has been conducted to date regarding bicycle operations on uninterrupted facilities is thoroughly reviewed, and recommended procedures for the operational analysis of uninterrupted bicycle facilities are outlined. The recommended procedures are based on the concept of “frequencies of events” involving a bicyclist and other bicyclists or facility users. Events are defined as bicycle maneuvers required by a bicyclist on a facility, including passings (same-direction encounters) and meetings (opposite-direction encounters). The frequency of events for an uninterrupted bicycle facility is related to the service volumes of bicycles using or projected to be using the facility and does not have to be observed directly. The proposed procedures are, therefore, recommended based not only on their theoretical substance but also on their ease of use by practitioners.
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Thompson, D., F. P. Rivara, and R. Thompson. "Bicycle helmet use." Injury Prevention 2, no. 4 (1996): 304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ip.2.4.304-a.

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Shen, Shu, Zhaoqing Wei, Lijuan Sun, Khalida Shaheen Rao, and Ruchuan Wang. "A Hybrid Dispatch Strategy Based on the Demand Prediction of Shared Bicycles." Applied Sciences 10, no. 8 (2020): 2778. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app10082778.

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With the advent of pile-less shared bicycles, the techniques initially used for public bicycle dispatching were unable to fulfill the routine dispatch tasks, resulting in constant bicycle crowding. In this paper, to alleviate the mess of shared bicycles, we propose a hybrid dispatching algorithm based on bicycle demand data. We take the bicycle stations’ imbalance as an optimization index and use greedy ideas to ensure that after each dispatch all stations get the smallest imbalance. In addition, it is suggested that two assessment metrics evaluate the efficiency of the dispatching technique from the users and operators’ perspectives. It is shown that the proposed dispatching algorithm performs better in terms of user satisfaction and operator revenue, and is less affected by bicycle distribution compared with the traditional manual scheduling algorithm.
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Roa, Sergio D., and Luis E. Muñoz. "Bicycle change strategy for uphill time-trial races." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology 231, no. 3 (2017): 207–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337117724310.

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In uphill time-trial cycling races, riders have to travel along routes characterized by high-gradient variations in the shortest time possible. Due to this gradient variation, the appropriate selection among time-trial bicycles and traditional road bicycles is essential to reduce the power demand. For some uphill courses, the bicycle selection is not necessarily unique, with the possibility of a bicycle change during the race to take advantage of the performance of each type of bicycle for specific sections of the route. In this study, a method for planning the bicycle-changing strategy is proposed. A dynamic model to predict the race time for two types of bicycles is implemented, and an optimization problem for minimizing the race time is presented. A case study is analyzed in which the uphill time-trial route of the Giro d’Italia 2014 is studied in the context of professional cyclists’ performance. It was found that the use of the bicycle change strategy led to a time saving of about 43 s with respect to the time obtained when using only a road bicycle. It was also found that a combination of the bicycle change strategy with an optimal pacing strategy led to a time saving of about 92 s.
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Oliver, Jonathan Hunt. "Bicyclist understanding, use, and preference of various innovative bicycle infrastructure treatments." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/41217.

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As bicycle transportation has increased, especially among commuters, so have the types of bicycle infrastructure facilities increased. This report focuses on the application of several of these innovative bicycle infrastructure treatments in three different scenarios: shared-lane facilities, bicycle-specific facilities, and high-conflict area treatments. The focus treatments include the sharrow, Sharrow Bicycle Priority Lane, Green Bicycle Priority Lane, Bicycles May Use Full Lane sign, green bike lane, bike-box, green lane in a conflict area, and elephant's footprint markings. The goal of this report is to gather how well bicyclists understand their meaning, how they would use each, and which treatments are most preferred among bicyclists. Data for this study was gathered in the form of an online survey administered to 1000 bicyclists of varying levels and purposes from different regions of the country. The survey gathers general rider characteristics, asks how each bicyclist would use each treatment in different traffic speed and volume scenarios, and finally each respondent rates each of the treatments in order of preference. Using the survey results, the effectiveness of each treatment is analyzed in detail by different population segments of those surveyed. Bicyclist riding characteristics and route choice factors are also examined in detail to better understand the sampled population of riders. The results are discussed and conclusions to the effectiveness of each treatment are made.
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Flickinger, Mark John. "Bicycle use in national parks." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/186671.

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Since national park visitation has been rapidly increasing each year, the National Park Service (NPS) has been struggling to manage their popular parks and control automobile-related problems: urbanization, crowding, emission pollution, and damage to natural resources. However, the advent of the mountain-bike and increased public interest in bicycling presents an opportunity for the NPS to alleviate its automobile use problems by enabling bicycle use as a transportation alternative. The purpose of this dissertation is to clarify the role of bicycle use in national parks and enable the NPS to create informed policies to support this role. A review was conducted of NPS bicycle facilities and use. An in-depth examination, involving four surveys and three case studies, was made of the personal and social aspects affecting bicycle use. Results indicated that perceptions about bicycle use and favorable support for increased access within national parks is generally consistent among the groups surveyed: trail users, general park visitors, and park service employees within park units and regional administrative offices. As an alternative to automobile use, the advantages of bicycling in front-country areas of parks appear to offset any disadvantages; while within back-country areas, the disadvantages appear to outweigh the advantages. To successfully increase bicycle access, plans should be created which maximize the benefits of bicycling and minimize potential disadvantages. Safety issues, trail user conflicts, and resource damage can be reduced through effective design. A focus should be placed on separating trail user groups and providing safe bicycle access on park roadways. National parks offer unique opportunities for bicycling since they attract a wide range of age groups and provide a relatively safe environment. Yet compared to local and state government agencies, the NPS appears to be lagging behind in the development of bicycle facilities. The three greatest impediments for improving facilities in national parks are lack of funding, rigidity in current transportation policies, and funding strategies that are centered on automobile use.
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Weast, Jennifer Mintao. "IMPROVING BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE WITH THE USE OF BICYCLE SHARE TRAVEL DATA." UKnowledge, 2019. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ce_etds/92.

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Bicycling as a mode of transportation has been increasing in recent years due to its environmental and health benefits. The availability of bicycles through bicycle share programs has made bicycling a more viable option. With this increase, there is a need for complementary improvements of bicycle infrastructure. Many local and regional transportation agencies are recognizing this need and developing a master plan or safety action plan to improve the city’s bicycle and walking facilities. This study examines bicycle travel demands and travel patterns in Lexington, Kentucky as generated by SPIN bicycle share users. It is hypothesized that the SPIN users emulate bicycle users on and around the University of Kentucky campus. Therefore, analyzing their travel patterns will provide a valuable understanding of bicycle demand and infrastructure needs. To identify such demand, travel patterns and routes were compared to the existing bicycle infrastructure in order to determine improvement needs with an ulterior goal to increase bicycling as a mode of transportation. The methods of study include five levels of analysis: length and duration, temporal, climatic, point density, and modeling. Recommendations for improving routes and parking facilities have been developed based on analytical methods and results obtained. The findings support the notion that bicycle infrastructure influences the travel paths cyclists take. The research supports the idea that commuters are using SPIN bicycles to chain their trips with transit and completing the last or first section of the trip with a bicycle. It was found that bicycle travel demand fluctuates with weather patterns. Furthermore, future work could use the existing data and conduct a detailed analysis on the individual trip level to determine what percentage of a completed trip was taken on an existing bicycle facility or on a non-facility. These findings should aid transportation planning and city officials to make decisions for expanding the existing bicycle network in efforts to minimize the percentage of cyclists who take a detour and the length of detours when necessary.
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Francke, Angela, and Sven Lißner. "Big Data in Bicycle Traffic: A user-oriented guide to the use of smartphone-generated bicycle traffic data." Technische Universität Dresden, 2017. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A30805.

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For cycling to be attractive, the infrastructure must be of high quality. Due to the high level of resources required to record it locally, the available data on the volume of cycling traffic has to date been patchy. At the moment, the most reliable and usable numbers seem to be derived from permanently installed automatic cycling traffic counters, already used by many local authorities. One disadvantage of these is that the number of data collection points is generally far too low to cover the entirety of a city or other municipality in a way that achieves truly meaningful results. The effect of side roads on cycling traffic is therefore only incompletely assessed. Furthermore, there is usually no data at all on other parameters, such as waiting times, route choices and cyclists’ speed. This gap might in future be filled by methods such as GPS route data, as is now possible by today’s widespread use of smartphones and the relevant tracking apps. The results of the project presented in this guide have been supported by the BMVI [Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure] within the framework of its 2020 National Cycling Plan. This research project seeks to investigate the usability of user data generated using a smartphone app for bicycle traffic planning by local authorities. In summary, it can be stated that, taking into account the factors described in this guide, GPS data are usable for bicycle traffic planning within certain limitations. (The GPS data evaluated in this case were provided by Strava Inc.) Nowadays it is already possible to assess where, when and how cyclists are moving around across the entire network. The data generated by the smartphone app could be most useful to local authorities as a supplement to existing permanent traffic counters. However, there are a few aspects that need to be considered when evaluating and interpreting the data, such as the rather fitness-oriented context of the routes surveyed in the examples examined. Moreover, some of the data is still provided as database or GIS files, although some online templates that are easier to use are being set up, and some can already be used in a basic initial form. This means that evaluation and interpretation still require specialist expertise as well as human resources. However, the need for these is expected to reduce in the future with the further development of web interfaces and supporting evaluation templates. For this to work, developers need to collaborate with local authorities to work out what parameters are needed as well as the most suitable formats. This research project carried out an approach to extrapolating cycling traffic volumes from random samples of GPS data over the whole network. This was also successfully verified in another municipality. Further research is still nevertheless required in the future, as well as adaptation to the needs of different localities. Evidence for the usability of GPS data in practice still needs to be acquired in the near future. The cities of Dresden, Leipzig and Mainz could be taken as examples for this, as they have all already taken their first steps in the use of GPS data in planning for and supporting cycling. These steps make sense in the light of the increasing digitisation of traffic and transport and the growing amount of data available as a result – despite the limitations on these data to date – so that administrative bodies can start early in building up the appropriate skills among their staff. The use of GPS data would yield benefits for bicycle traffic planning in the long run. In addition, the active involvement of cyclists opens up new possibilities in communication and citizen participation – even without requiring specialist knowledge. This guide delivers a practical introduction to the topic, giving a comprehensive overview of the opportunities, obstacles and potential offered by GPS data.
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Maynard, David Robert. "Predicting bicycle ownership and usage among university campus residents." Kansas State University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/35524.

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Master of Regional and Community Planning<br>Department of Landscape Architecture/Regional & Community Planning<br>Gregory Newmark<br>Concerns about climate change, environmental impacts and resources needed for transportation infrastructure, require new and different approaches to planning, designing, and operating transportation solutions on a global scale. College campuses are prime locations to focus on various methods of sustainable transportation, specifically walking and bicycling and the related infrastructures needed for these systems. The necessary infrastructures for these modes of transportation are different than the conventional road system utilized by automobiles. As a result, cities, planners, campuses, and the individuals who will be traveling must understand why changes to transportation infrastructures are important. This may require a mindset change before it becomes incorporated in their everyday lives. Universities can play a large role in this by offering increased infrastructure for bicycling. This paper examines the travel behaviors of students that live on campus at Kansas State University Campus in Manhattan and examines their bicycle ownership and usage habits, through the use of a survey. The survey results suggest that the Jardine Apartments is the area most used for bicycle travel. The survey provides the most perceived prevalent impediments to cycling more often as well as the top elements the University could utilize to promote cycling. This report conducted three binomial logistic regression models to predict bicycle ownership and usage. It was found that being male, residing in the Jardine Apartments, and having a high bicycle comfort level are all important factors.
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Herzberg, Susie. "Urban transport planning and the use of the bicycle." Title page, contents and abstract only, 1987. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09PLM/09plmh582.pdf.

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Nolén, Sixten. "Increased bicycle helmet use in Sweden : needs and possibilities /." Linköping : Univ, 2004. http://www.bibl.liu.se/liupubl/disp/disp2004/med857s.pdf.

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Nolén, Sixten. "Increased bicycle helmet use in Sweden : needs and possibilities." Doctoral thesis, Linköpings universitet, Socialmedicin och folkhälsovetenskap, 2004. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-22196.

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Background: From the perspective of what is called "vision zero" in Sweden, fatalities and injuries among bicyclists are unacceptable. Despite that, bicyclists constitutes approximately one third of all road user inpatients in Swedish hospitals, which is about the same proportion seen for drivers and passengers of motor vehicles. There are too many bicycle-related head injuries, but the risk of such traumas could be reduced considerably by the use of helmets. Bicycle helmet wearing can be increased by voluntary means, for instance by long-term community-based helmet promotion programs. However, the best effect has been achieved by combining promotion with a compulsory helmet law for all bicyclists, as has been done in Australia, New Zealand, and North America Aim: The general aim of the research underlying this dissertation was to provide further information about the need for increased bicycle helmet use in Sweden, and to determine what measures can lead to more widespread helmet wearing. The four papers included addressed two main questions: (1) What is the need for increased helmet wearing among different categories of bicyclists in Sweden? (2) Is a non-compulsory local bicycle helmet law a realistic alternative to a mandatory helmet law for all bicyclists? Materials and methods: Observational studies of helmet use by bicyclists in Sweden were conducted once a year (average n = 37,031/year) during the period 1988-2002 (paper I). The general trend in observed helmet wearing in different categories of bicyclists was analyzed by linear regression, and the results were used to predict future trends in helmet wearing. Three studies (papers II-IV) were also performed to evaluate a non-compulsory local bicycle helmet "law" in Motala municipality during the study period 1995 to 1998 (papers II-IV). This law was introduced in 1996 and applies specifically to school children (ages 6-12 years), although the intention is to increase helmet use among all bicyclists. Adoption of the law was accompanied by helmet promotion activities. In one of the studies in the evaluation, written material and in-depth interviews (n=8) were analyzed qualitatively to describe the process and structure of development of the Motala helmet law. The other two studies used a quasi-experimental design to assess the impact of the helmet law: one comprised annual observations of helmet wearing among bicyclists in Motala (average n=2,458/year) and control areas (average n=17,818/year); and the other included questionnaire data on attitudes, beliefs, and self-reported behavior of school children in Motala (n=1,277) and control areas (n=2,198). The average response rate was 72.8%. Results and discussion: There was a significant upward trend in helmet use in all categories of bicyclists from 1988 to 2002. Helmet wearing increased from 20% to 35% among children(≤ 10 years) riding bikes in their leisure time, from 5% to 33% among school children, and from 2% to 14% in adults. Total average helmet use rose from 4% to 17%. However, during the last five years of the study period (1998-2002), there was no upward trend in helmet wearing for any of the categories of bicyclists. If the historic trend in helmet use continues, the average wearing rate will be about 30% by the year 2010. The Motala helmet law was dogged by several problems, mainly during the initiation phase, and some of them led to poor rooting of the law in the schools and indistinct roles and responsibilities of the municipal actors. Despite that, the law initially led to a significant increase in helmet wearing among the primary target group (school children), from a pre-law level of 65% to about 76% six months post-law, whereas thereafter the wearing rate gradually decreased and was at the pre-law level 2 ½ years after the law was adopted. Nonetheless, a weak but significant effect on adult bicyclists remained: the pre-law level of about 2% rose to about 8% at the end of the study period. Only about 10% of bicyclists on bike paths in Motala wore helmets 2 ½ years post-law. The questionnaire study showed one significant effect on school children in Motala two years post-law, namely, a stronger intention to ride bicycles if a national compulsory helmet law was introduced. There was, however, no significant long-term influence on children's attitudes or beliefs about helmet wearing, which agrees with the results of the observational study. General conclusions: It is indeed necessary to increase bicycle helmet wearing in Sweden. Both the current average rate of helmet use and the rate predicted for the near future are far from the goal of 80% that was officially proposed by several years ago. Previous research has shown that, to achieve substantial and sustained bicycle helmet use, it is necessary to use helmet promotion in combination with a national helmet law that is compulsory and applies to all bicyclists. The present evaluation of the non-compulsory local helmet law in Motala indicated that this type of initiative is not a powerful alternative to a mandatory national helmet law. Nevertheless, much has been learned from the initiation and implementation of this local action.
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Stewart, Gladys L. "Bicycle and helmet use factors in an adolescent population in Winnipeg." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1998. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/tape17/PQDD_0027/MQ32961.pdf.

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Pachuta, Emma 1984. "A Study of Bicycle Commuting in Minneapolis: How Much do Bicycle-Oriented Paths Increase Ridership and What Can be Done to Further Use?" Thesis, University of Oregon, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/10716.

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xi, 43 p. : ill. (some col.) A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.<br>Car use has become the dominant form of transportation, contributing to the health, environmental, and sprawl issues our nation is facing. Alternative modes of transport within urban environments are viable options in alleviating many of these problems. This thesis looks the habits and trends of bicyclists along the Midtown Greenway, a bicycle/pedestrian pathway that runs through Minneapolis, Minnesota and questions whether implementing non-auto throughways has encouraged bicyclists to bike further and to more destinations since its completion in 2006. The methods used to gather data were in-person five-minute surveys given to bicyclists, and analysis of existing data provided by non-profit organizations. Results included mapping each surveyed trip to see taken routes as well as qualitative and quantitative answers. Answers varied, but overall, it seemed that both commuting and leisure riders have increased their trips and distance within Minneapolis since completion of the path, advocating for off-street routes within the city.<br>Committee in Charge: Dr. Jean Stockard; Dr. Marc Schlossberg, AICP; Lisa Peterson-Bender, AICP
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Books on the topic "Use of bicycle"

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Moritz, William E. Bicycle facilities and use. Washington State Dept. of Transportation, 1995.

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Herz, Raimund K. The use of the bicycle. Gordon and Breach, 1985.

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g, Werner Bro. Existing and potential bicycle use-key factors. [s.n.], 1987.

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Illinois. Division of Health Promotion. Keep your head: Use your helmet. Illinois Dept. of Public Health, Division of Health Promotion, 1994.

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Heathcote, Bruce. Bicycle use and attitudes to the Helmet Wearing Law. Traffic Board of Western Australia, 1994.

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Commission, Massachusetts Metropolitan District. Mountain bicycle use in MDC reservations (excluding watershed lands). The Division, 1992.

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Nielsen, Birgitte Høy. The bicycle in Denmark: Present use and future potential. Ministry of Transport, 1993.

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Yi, Kwang-hun. Sŏul-si chajŏnʼgŏ iyong chŭngjin pangan yŏnʼgu =: A study for increasing bicycle use in Seoul. Sŏul Sijŏng Kaebal Yŏnʼguwŏn, 1994.

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New Mexico. Epidemiology and Response Division. Office of Injury Prevention. New Mexico helmet use on non-motorized vehicles, 2007 & 2008. Epidemiology and Response Division, 2008.

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Stoehr, William L. Bicycling the backcountry: A mountain bike guide to Colorado. Pruett Pub. Co., 1987.

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Xin, Li, and Lu Huapu. "Study on the Use of RFID Techology in Bicycle Management." In Recent Advances in Computer Science and Information Engineering. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-25769-8_53.

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Vinckx, Luc, and Huw Davies. "Courses of Action for Improving the Safety of the Powered Cycle." In Small Electric Vehicles. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65843-4_2.

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AbstractThis paper explores the possibility to include a number of safety features from passenger cars in powered cycles with three or four wheels, whilst complying with the legal definitions and requirements, and also the legal conditions to use the bicycle lanes. The differences between technical specifications contained within EU law for pedal cycle with pedal assistance, powered cycles, quadricycles and passenger cars will be explained. Further, examples of traffic code rules with respect to the use of bicycle lanes in different countries will be discussed. Finally, the need for new safety criteria for powered cycles, replacing the existing power limit, is highlighted. In addition to the above, the need for a different technical approach to deal with the stability of 1 m wide e-bikes with a vehicle height similar to a mainstream passenger car will be discussed.
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Ao, Yibin, and Igor Martek. "The Impact of the Built Environment on Bicycle Use Behavior of Rural Residents." In Rural Built Environment of Sichuan Province, China. Springer Singapore, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4217-0_10.

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Chen, Jingdong, Aizhen Liang, and Mo Chen. "A Study on the Willingness of College Students to Use the Platform of Bicycle-Sharing Based on Perceived Value." In Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference on Management Science and Engineering Management. Springer International Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93351-1_95.

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Barradas, Adrian, Andrea Gomez-Alfaro, and Rosa-María Cantón-Croda. "Applied Machine Learning Techniques to Find Patterns and Trends in the Use of Bicycle Sharing Systems Influenced by Traffic Accidents and Violent Events in Guadalajara, Mexico." In Metaheuristics in Machine Learning: Theory and Applications. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70542-8_19.

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Tseng, Jin-Han, Ding-Bang Luh, and Zhi-Hong Liang. "The Relationship between Preference and Stare Duration on Bicycle." In Design, User Experience, and Usability. Web, Mobile, and Product Design. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39253-5_50.

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Yang, Chao-Yang, Yu-Ting Wu, and Cheng-Tse Wu. "Impact of Multi-sensory On-Bicycle Rider Assistance Devices on Rider Concentration and Safety." In Design, User Experience, and Usability. User Experience Design for Everyday Life Applications and Services. Springer International Publishing, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07635-5_37.

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Kozu, Ryohei, Takahiro Kawamura, Shusaku Egami, Yuichi Sei, Yasuyuki Tahara, and Akihiko Ohsuga. "User Participatory Construction of Open Hazard Data for Preventing Bicycle Accidents." In Semantic Technology. Springer International Publishing, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70682-5_20.

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Caton, Catherine, Mike Jenkins, and Martin Strangwood. "Thermo-mechanical Modification Techniques for Structural Foams used in Racing Bicycle Wheels." In The Engineering of Sport 6. Springer New York, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-46050-5_15.

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Kuo, Jo-Yu, and Danni Chang. "User Emotional Experience Evaluation on Bicycle Design from a Multi-sensory Perspective." In Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19135-1_71.

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Conference papers on the topic "Use of bicycle"

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Wei, Feng, Ahsan Alam, and Gordon Lovegrove. "Macro-Level Collision Prediction Models Related to Bicycle Use." In First International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety (ICTIS). American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/41177(415)168.

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Stamatiadis, Nikiforos, Giuseppina Pappalardo, and Salvatore Cafiso. "Use of technology to improve bicycle mobility in smart cities." In 2017 5th IEEE International Conference on Models and Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems (MT-ITS). IEEE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/mtits.2017.8005636.

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Hurtado, Valentina, Santiago Arango, Luis Muñoz, and Omar López. "Design of an Onboard Directional Anemometer for Bicycles." In ASME 2020 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2020-22727.

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Abstract Wind speed has large influence on the results of road tests applied to bicycles. For this reason, this paper presents the design process of an onboard anemometer dedicated to bicycle testing. The design provides an affordable way to quantify both magnitude and direction of the wind velocity relative to the bicycle, allowing recording on arbitrary wind conditions that could arise during a test. The design methodology was structured with two major phases. The first was centered on the proof-of-concept for the use of a multi-hole pitot tube as main component for the onboard anemometer. The second was focused on the design of the structure, considering both packaging and structural integrity. The prototype of anemometer was tested in a wind tunnel to verify its performance, and it was also tested under severe vibrations to verify its structural integrity. The results showed that this concept can be used as a part of the bicycle instrumentation for road tests.
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El-Sayed, Mohamed, David Lingerfelt, Austin McGuire, and Allan Wicker. "Design and Development of a Folding Electrically Assisted Bicycle." In ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2016-66238.

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With the rapid development of hybrid and electrically driven transportation systems, several concepts of electrically driven bicycles have been developed and introduced to the market. Also, for storage advantage and portability several versions of folding bikes are available in the market. In this paper, the design, development and validation process for creating a version of a folding electrically assisted bicycle is presented. The designed, developed, and road tested bicycle concept is targeted for use by college students, exercise enthusiast, or for commuting to work. It is also intended as a means of transportation for those living in large cities with a considerable riding distance and a limited space to store a bicycle. In addition to being foldable, the electrically assisted bicycle is designed with a small footprint and a ride performance comparable to any normal city bicycle. To achieve the design objectives, the process starts with identifying the key attributes such as portability, durability, drivability, maintainability, and safety. The steps for translating the targeted attributes to design criteria and product specifications are discussed. Consequently, the analysis and integration technical tasks needed to achieve the established bicycle specifications for both architectural and performance integration efforts are identified. During the early stages of the design phase, different alternatives and off-the-shelf components are considered. Architectural and performance integration activities including detailed virtual modeling, simulations, and analyses are implemented to develop the bicycle and achieve targeted attributes within the design constraints. For concept proofing, the designed concept was developed and road tested. Preliminary results of physical testing demonstrate the achievement levels of different targeted attributes. While some targets were achieved, the initial physical tests indicate that further design improvements are needed through additional development and validation iterations. These improvements could be achieved through adjustment of targets, weight reduction, and alternative materials.
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Makarova, Irina, Aleksey Boyko, Eduard Tsybunov, Krzysztof Żabiński, and Kuanysh Abeshev. "The Use of the Decision Support System to Control Bicycle Transportation." In Special Session on Logistics and Transport in the Industry 4.0. SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.5220/0007899806490656.

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Chen, Jun, Zhiquan Xie, and Changli Qian. "Traffic Conflict Models on Shared-Use Paths Used by Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Electric Bicycle Riders." In Tenth International Conference of Chinese Transportation Professionals (ICCTP). American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/41127(382)208.

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Jukkala, Petri, Juhana Ylinen, and Antti Raisanen. "Use of a Millimeter Wave Radiometer for Detecting Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic." In 17th European Microwave Conference, 1987. IEEE, 1987. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/euma.1987.333668.

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Chavan, Datta S., Yuvraj Singh, Niranjana Nair, et al. "Use of bicycle and gear box for testing of wind generator model." In 2017 International Conference on Energy, Communication, Data Analytics and Soft Computing (ICECDS). IEEE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/icecds.2017.8389975.

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Khosrowjerdi, M., Robert C. Azar, Ali Salehi, and G. H. Nazari. "Computer-Aided Design of Bicycles." In ASME 1991 International Computers in Engineering Conference and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/cie1991-0132.

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Abstract Traditional manual designing of bicycles often relies on prototype building and testing and since structural deficiencies often are not obvious until a prototype fails, several build-and-test iterations are usually required before a satisfactory design is obtained. Also, the final design may be less than optimal because of quick fixes inserted at the last minute. However, by utilizing computer-aided design, better bicycles can be designed at smaller investments of time and money. The development and utilization of a DI-3000 based (graphics subroutines developed by Precision Visual), user-friendly, self contained computer aided design package for the analysis and design of bicycle frames and forks are presented. The software, written in Fortran 77 and executable on most passive and active graphics devices, creates the necessary analysis input files for the ANSYS finite element program (developed and marketed by Swanson Analysis System Inc.). These pre and post processing files in conjunction with the ANSYS program are used to determine deflections and stress components. The graphics user interface module of the software allows users to enter bicycle geometry, loading and other pertinent data quickly and efficiently. Tubing configuration and specifications are selected from a data base through the use of cursor-controlled menus. The loading menu presents users with seven different types of realistic and self-consistent loading conditions from which to choose. Computer graphics is also used extensively wherever appropriate to enhance user-computer interaction. Contrasting color and text size are used to explain pictorially as well as visually unfamiliar terminology and to clarify vague sign or orientation conventions, thus, leading to more accurate input. While this package has been designed for instructional purposes, it can also be used by design engineers involved in the design of bicycles to facilitate the creation of ANSYS pre and post processing files.
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Twaddle, Heather, Tobias Schendzielorz, Oliver Fakler, and Sasan Amini. "Use of automated video analysis for the evaluation of bicycle movement and interaction." In IS&T/SPIE Electronic Imaging, edited by Robert P. Loce and Eli Saber. SPIE, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2042487.

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Kodupuganti, Swapneel R., Sonu Mathew, and Srinivas S. Pulugurtha. Modeling Operational Performance of Urban Roads with Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.31979/mti.2021.1802.

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The rapid growth in population and related demand for travel during the past few decades has had a catalytic effect on traffic congestion, air quality, and safety in many urban areas. Transportation managers and planners have planned for new facilities to cater to the needs of users of alternative modes of transportation (e.g., public transportation, walking, and bicycling) over the next decade. However, there are no widely accepted methods, nor there is enough evidence to justify whether such plans are instrumental in improving mobility of the transportation system. Therefore, this project researches the operational performance of urban roads with heterogeneous traffic conditions to improve the mobility and reliability of people and goods. A 4-mile stretch of the Blue Line light rail transit (LRT) extension, which connects Old Concord Rd and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s main campus on N Tryon St in Charlotte, North Carolina, was considered for travel time reliability analysis. The influence of crosswalks, sidewalks, trails, greenways, on-street bicycle lanes, bus/LRT routes and stops/stations, and street network characteristics on travel time reliability were comprehensively considered from a multimodal perspective. Likewise, a 2.5-mile-long section of the Blue Line LRT extension, which connects University City Blvd and Mallard Creek Church Rd on N Tryon St in Charlotte, North Carolina, was considered for simulation-based operational analysis. Vissim traffic simulation software was used to compute and compare delay, queue length, and maximum queue length at nine intersections to evaluate the influence of vehicles, LRT, pedestrians, and bicyclists, individually and/or combined. The statistical significance of variations in travel time reliability were particularly less in the case of links on N Tryon St with the Blue Line LRT extension. However, a decrease in travel time reliability on some links was observed on the parallel route (I-85) and cross-streets. While a decrease in vehicle delay on northbound and southbound approaches of N Tryon St was observed in most cases after the LRT is in operation, the cross-streets of N Tryon St incurred a relatively higher increase in delay after the LRT is in operation. The current pedestrian and bicycling activity levels seemed insignificant to have an influence on vehicle delay at intersections. The methodological approaches from this research can be used to assess the performance of a transportation facility and identify remedial solutions from a multimodal perspective.
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