A review of factors and benefits of non-motorized transport: a way forward for developing countries

Mansoor, Umer; Kashifi, Mohammad Tamim; Safi, Fazal R.; Rahman, Syed Masiur

doi:10.1007/s10668-021-01531-9

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“…[27][28][29] As vulnerable road users, adolescents must be safeguarded as urbanisation and development increase motorised transport. 30 Streets should be designed with children and adolescents in mind, and balance their need for safety on the roads with their need for accessibility and enjoyment, to promote their independent mobility. 31 Cities such as Amsterdam, Addis Ababa, Bogota, Hanoi, and others have prioritised youth in their urban development and improvement without compromising children's safety or increasing road-traffic collisions.…”

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Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Peden¹,

Cullen²,

Francis³

et al. 2022

The Lancet Public Health

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Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Peden¹,

Cullen²,

Francis³

et al. 2022

The Lancet Public Health

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“…In recent years, non-motorised transport has been gaining popularity due to both health and environmental benefits. However, the number of trips made using non-motorised transport is dependent on the quality of pedestrian pathways, and bicycle lanes [66]. Therefore, it is important for the transport sector to look into the specific needs of older adults and design suitable infrastructure accordingly.…”

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Contextual factors influencing the urban mobility infrastructure interventions and policies for older adults in low- and middle-income countries: a realist review

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Transportation is among the key aspects that influence active ageing. This realist review intends to understand the mechanisms of urban mobility infrastructure interventions and policies in low- and middle-income countries for older adults and to identify factors, which influenced the success or failure of interventions. We followed the steps suggested by Pawson and colleagues for a realist review. Electronic databases were searched from inception until August 2020. Studies were screened based on titles, abstracts and full text. The quality of included studies was assessed based on rigour and relevance. The evidence was obtained from 36 articles with diverse study designs conducted in 36 low- and middle-income countries. Findings were validated through stakeholder consultations from three low- and middle-income countries. Of the various individual factors identified, behaviour change communication interventions were low-cost, had a long-term impact and were efficient in increasing awareness among users to improve safety, social inclusion and about transport schemes for older adults. Improved transport infrastructure resulted in a shift from private to public transportation. For a sustainable urban transport infrastructure, good governance and involvement of stakeholders for planning and implementing transport interventions were considered necessary. Lack of evaluation, experience of transport planners, and inter-sectoral coordination were key challenges to successful interventions. The review highlighted a lack of older adult-specific transportation policies, and gender-targeted interventions for older women, suggesting a need for interventions and policies based on the contextual factors existing in a region.

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“…Proactive measures in conflicting zones are crucial for cyclist safety, with prediction frameworks reducing the likelihood of incidents that cyclists may face in transitional road spaces [9] [10]. Bicycling constitutes an integral part of non-motorized transport, with its benefits including but not limited to low access costs, moderate travel speeds, environment-friendliness, and improved health and well-being making it more appealing to younger and low-income users i.e., college and university students [7] [11] [12] [13]. Despite these benefits, bicycle modal share remains low on many U.S. universities campuses, influenced by a lack of cycling infrastructure, societal norms, and the dimension of race.…”

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Exploring University Campus Community&#8217;s Perceptions and Barriers toward Biking: A Case Study of the University of Tennessee Knoxville

Usman,

Adeel

2024

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Bicycling constitutes an integral component of sustainable non-motorized means of travel. Despite the immense benefits of bicycling, the modal share of bicycling is quite low, specifically among young and low-income commuters e.g., college and university students. This study explores the perceptions of and barriers to bicycling of the campus community at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with the aim to identify the factors that could enhance bike use among students at the university campus as well as highlight the barriers that keep young population away from biking. An online survey about bike use at the university campus was administered and responses to the survey were recorded. On the methodological front, a binary logit model was estimated with students' willingness to use bikes at campus as the dependent variable. The survey results revealed that about 47% of the students considered vehicular traffic as the reason for feeling unsafe while biking and emphasized having separate bike routes. Most of the respondents highlighted the need to change clothes after biking in summer or carry things as the reason for not selecting bikes as a mode of transport at the campus, whereas inadequate bike lanes, paths, or trails, insufficient lighting along bike routes, and the lack of adequate bicycle parking were highlighted as the major barriers deterring bike use within the campus. The study suggests development of a campus bike network with proper bike lanes, bike runnels, installation of safety cameras and better lighting at the campus, and bike-supporting infrastructure such as communal showers to be provided in campus buildings to encourage bike use among university students. The study findings can assist campus transportation planners in devising a sustainable campus transportation plan incorporating the influencing factors and deterrents of bike use in a university campus setting.

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A review of factors and benefits of non-motorized transport: a way forward for developing countries

Cited by 14 publications

References 137 publications

Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Contextual factors influencing the urban mobility infrastructure interventions and policies for older adults in low- and middle-income countries: a realist review

Exploring University Campus Community&#8217;s Perceptions and Barriers toward Biking: A Case Study of the University of Tennessee Knoxville

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A review of factors and benefits of non-motorized transport: a way forward for developing countries

Cited by 14 publications

References 137 publications

Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Contextual factors influencing the urban mobility infrastructure interventions and policies for older adults in low- and middle-income countries: a realist review

Exploring University Campus Community&amp;#8217;s Perceptions and Barriers toward Biking: A Case Study of the University of Tennessee Knoxville

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