Analysis of Bicycle Commuter Routes Using Geographic Information Systems: Implications for Bicycle Planning

Aultman-Hall, Lisa; Hall, Fred L.; Baetz, Brian B.

doi:10.3141/1578-13

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“…At the individual level, Baltes (12) found a high proportion of adults aged [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29] in the pool of individuals who bicycle to work. The results of the study by Dill and Voros (11) also supported the finding that younger individuals are more likely to bicycle for utilitarian purposes.…”

Section: Individual and Household Demographicsmentioning

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Who are Bicyclists? Why and how much are they Bicycling?

Sener

Eluru

Bhat

2009

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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The objective of this paper is to explore and unravel the factors influencing the decision to bicycle, with a view to inform the development of appropriate and effective strategies to increase bicycling use and promote the health of individuals as well as the environment. The data used in the analysis are drawn from a survey of Texas bicyclists, and the study includes a comprehensive explanatory analysis of bicyclists and their bicycling habits. Further, different econometric models are employed to evaluate the determinants of bicyclists' perception, in terms of safety and quality issues, and the frequency of bicycling for commute and non-commute purposes. In general, the results of the study indicate that the perceptions of the quality of bicycle facilities and safety from traffic crashes show significant variation based on bicyclists' demographic and work characteristics, and bicycle amenities/facilities on the commute route and at the work place. Also, bicyclist demographics (gender, age, education level, and commute distance), household demographics (number of automobiles, number of bicycles, and number of children), residential location and season, bicycle amenities at work (bicycle racks and showers), bicyclist perceptions of the overall quality of bicycle facilities, and bicycle use characteristics impact commute and non-commute bicycling frequency. These study results can assist in the development of informed policies to increase commute and non-commute bicycling, and also highlight the continuing need for detailed surveys to understand bicycling behavior.Sener, Eluru, and Bhat 1

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Section: Individual and Household Demographicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Who are Bicyclists? Why and how much are they Bicycling?

Sener

Eluru

Bhat

2009

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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“…), physical exertion (especially in hilly terrain), and adverse weather conditions (3,6,(9)(10)(11)(12). International studies indicate similar deterrents to bicycle commuting in other countries (13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18) [for example, Björsson (16) and Perala (17) document the impact of adverse weather conditions on bicycle commuting; Bach and Pressman also identify many of the deterrents listed earlier (18)] .…”

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Frequency of Bicycle Commuting: Internet-Based Survey Analysis

Stinson

Bhat

2004

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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This research uses an ordered-response model to evaluate the factors that impact bicycle frequency use for an individual's commute to and from work. The data used for this paper were gathered during an original survey effort conducted over the Internet in 2002. The paper presents empirical results and discusses the policy implications of these results for urban planning. In addition, the paper descriptively analyzes the deterrents and facilitators of bicycle commuting as reported by respondents in the survey.Several findings from this research contribute to the state of the knowledge in bicycle commuting. First, availability of showers or clothing lockers at the workplace does not appear to inspire bicycle commuters to commute by bicycle more frequently. Second, using a bicycle for non-work trip purposes increases an individual's frequency of commuting by bicycle to work. Other important results indicate that non-bicycle commuters either have misconceptions about the dangers of bicycling, or else they lack convenient, safe route options for bicycling to work.Practitioners can use the ordered response model to estimate an individual bicycle commuter's frequency of commuting by bicycle. The results can also help practitioners estimate the effects on non-motorized mode share of programs that compete for funds to provide bicycling safety education, bicycle parking, and promotion of bicycling.

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“…A large body of research has pursued a greater understanding of how different facilities and environments affect cyclists' travel behavior. Findings on this topic appear to be dependent on a cyclists' trip purpose, characteristics among cyclists, as well as the type of bicycle facility (Aultman-Hall, Hall, & Baetz, 1997;Broach, Gliebe, & Dill, 2011;Howard & Burns, 2001;Larsen & El-Geneidy, 2011). Selecting what type of bicycle facility to build, should carefully consider the policy goal of a region (Larsen & El-Geneidy, 2011).…”

Section: Bicycle Infrastructure Planningmentioning

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If we build it, who will benefit? A multi-criteria approach for the prioritization of new bicycle lanes in Quebec City, Canada

Grisé

El-Geneidy

2018

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Many cities across the world are actively promoting cycling through investments in cycling infrastructure, yet ensuring that the benefits from these investments are distributed equally in a region and not benefiting only one group is an important social goal. The aim of this study is to develop a methodology that can help in identifying where new bicycle facilities can be built in a region while prioritizing investments for those who need them most. The study uses Quebec City, Canada, as an example since the city has recently made a strong commitment to provide safe and attractive bicycle infrastructure to its residents. It also uses a GIS-based grid cell model to identify priority areas for cycling investment in different parts of the city. This is followed by a proposal for a new set of facilities based on a multi-criteria approach. These proposed facilities are then evaluated through a level of usage analysis to determine which routes will provide the maximum benefit to existing and potential cyclists. Finally, an equity analysis is conducted to evaluate whether the new facilities will meet some of the travel needs of individuals residing in socially deprived neighborhoods. This step in the evaluation process proposes a new social equity component in bicycle planning processes. This research can be of value to planners, engineers and policymakers working toward investments in bicycle facilities because it shows the full process of planning and evaluating different cycling facilities while incorporating social equity principles.

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Analysis of Bicycle Commuter Routes Using Geographic Information Systems: Implications for Bicycle Planning

Cited by 158 publications

References 1 publication

Who are Bicyclists? Why and how much are they Bicycling?

Who are Bicyclists? Why and how much are they Bicycling?

Frequency of Bicycle Commuting: Internet-Based Survey Analysis

If we build it, who will benefit? A multi-criteria approach for the prioritization of new bicycle lanes in Quebec City, Canada

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