Bicyclist’s perceived level of comfort in dense urban environments: How do ambient traffic, engineering treatments, and bicyclist characteristics relate?

Abadi, Masoud Ghodrat; Hurwitz, David

doi:10.1016/j.scs.2018.04.003

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“…For example, the overrepresentation of female cyclists was reported in several accident analyses [23,30,32]. The behavioural study conducted by Frings et al reported that females perceive risk differently when making certain manoeuvres around trucks [35], while Abadi and Hurwitz determined through another behavioural study that females' perceived level of comfort differed substantially when bicycling in highvolume traffic or truck traffic [17]. At the same time, behavioural studies may highlight a phenomenon not seen in accident studies.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, cyclists' decision-making skills when encountering trucks; the effects of different levels of cyclists' salience on direct and indirect visibility [38], and the effects of stationary or moving trucks on cyclists' risk perception in passing manoeuvres [35] present important research topics. Furthermore, the relationship between findings from behavioural studies and accidents' causation is lacking [17,39].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…When cyclists become involved in conflicts with trucks, their fear level significantly increases, which can affect their overall perception of risk [15,16]. In a crowded urban environment, a truck's presence can significantly affect a bicyclist's perceived level of comfort [17]. Therefore, frequent interactions with trucks have the potential to deter people from cycling (both in general and in avoidance of specific areas).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Truck-bicycle safety: an overview of methods of study, risk factors and research needs

Pokorny¹,

Pitera²

2019

Eur. Transp. Res. Rev.

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The growing numbers of cyclists either injured or killed in accidents caused by trucks have been generally regarded as a safety problem since the 1980s (McCarthy & Gilbert, Accident Analysis & Prevention 28:275-279, 1996). Indeed, in several countries, cyclists killed by a truck represent almost 30% of all cycling fatalities (Pokorny et al., Transportation Research Procedia, 25, 2017). Whilst increasing attention has been paid to this topic by road safety researchers, a scoping review of the current research has been lacking. The aim of this paper is therefore to present a scoping review of the research literature related specifically to truck-bicycle safety, including both safety analysis and measures. Out of the 1,530 documents initially identified in the first phase of this search, 43 were selected for the final analysis. The review outlines the prevailing topics studied and research methods utilized for exploring these topics. Furthermore, findings regarding accident risk factors are summarised, as the information they provide presents us with a key for implementing more efficient safety measures. Additionally, suggestions for future research needs are identified.

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2019

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“…The presence of a bicycle lane or shoulder strip decreases the frequency of motor vehicle encroachment into bike lanes [104,105]. However, few BLOS indices include the lane markings as a main variable for their BLOS indices [68,106,107]. The use of marked bike lanes has been introduced as a facility option on streets, which can make cyclists feel more comfortable and be more noticeable to motorcycles [103].…”

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“…They reported that gender had no statistical significance and was hence excluded from the model. Abadi et al [106] evaluated cyclists' perceived comfort levels in dense urban contexts. They found that women are affected more than men by the presence of a truck in the adjacent lane but also that they are more likely to increase their perceived comfort level by the implementation of engineering treatment.…”

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Expanding the Scope of the Bicycle Level-of-Service Concept: A Review of the Literature

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Research into the bicycle level-of-service (BLOS) has been extensively conducted over the last three decades. This research has mostly focused on user perceptions of comfort to provide guidance for decision-makers and planners. Segments and nodes were studied first, followed by a network evaluation. Besides these investigations, several variables have also been utilized to depict the users’ perspectives within the BLOS field, along with other cycling research domains that simultaneously scrutinized the users’ preferences. This review investigates the variables and indices employed in the BLOS area in relation to the field of bicycle flow and comfort research. Despite general agreement among existing BLOS variables and the adopted indices, several important research gaps remain to be filled. First, BLOS indices are often categorized based on transport components, while scarce attention has been paid to BLOS studies in trip-end facilities such as bicycle parking facilities. The importance of these facilities has been highlighted instead within research related to comfort. Second, the advantages of separated bike facilities have been proven in many studies; however, scarce research has addressed the challenges associated with them (e.g., the heterogeneity within those facilities due to the presence of electric bikes and electric scooters). This issue is clearly noticeable within the research regarding flow studies. Furthermore, network evaluation (in comparison to segment and node indices) has been studied to a lesser extent, whereas issues such as connectivity can be evaluated mainly through a holistic approach to the system. This study takes one step toward demonstrating the importance of the integration of similar research domains in the BLOS field to eliminate the aforementioned shortcomings.

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Active travel infrastructure design and implementation: Insights from behavioral science

Timmons,

Andersson,

McGowan

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WIREs Climate Change

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Replacing car travel with walking and cycling is at the core of the shift to healthier and more sustainable societies. Implementing dedicated infrastructure is a common measure to achieve this aim. But policymakers in multiple countries regularly contend with two obstacles: designing infrastructure that people will make use of and securing public support for implementation. We review and synthesize relevant research from behavioral science that sheds light on how to overcome these two obstacles. Given available literature, we focus on cycling infrastructure. We find that research on moderators of the success of active travel initiatives points to the importance of proximity, connectivity, and safety perceptions, particularly among women, older adults and children. We review empirical findings on which design elements make infrastructure both safe to use and perceived as safe. With respect to public support, we summarize common concerns and review research from behavioral economics and psychology that may help to counter misperceptions of the effects of active travel infrastructure. We also draw on evidence regarding support for climate policy and opinion formation more generally. The paper offers an evidence‐based guide for policymakers to design and implement active travel infrastructure, seen through the lens of behavioral science. It also highlights fruitful avenues for future research.This article is categorized under: Perceptions, Behavior, and Communication of Climate Change > Behavior Change and Responses The Carbon Economy and Climate Mitigation > Policies, Instruments, Lifestyles, Behavior Policy and Governance > Governing Climate Change in Communities, Cities, and Regions

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Bicyclist’s perceived level of comfort in dense urban environments: How do ambient traffic, engineering treatments, and bicyclist characteristics relate?

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