Determinants of bicycle commuting and the effect of bicycle infrastructure investment in London: Evidence from UK census microdata

Martin, Adam; Morciano, Marcello; Suhrcke, Marc

doi:10.1016/j.ehb.2020.100945

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“…After accounting for individual and area characteristics, this study also revealed that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to cycle. In contrast to England as a whole, cycling in London became increasingly concentrated among higher-SES groups over time, and increased infrastructure expenditure was associated with more cycling [59]. Similarly, a review by Smith et al (2017) found in one study that newly built walking and cycling paths were used more by people with higher incomes, higher educational levels, and employment.…”

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Social Environment Related to Opportunities for Physical Activity within Different types of Built Environments: A Scoping Review

Høyer-Kruse,

Schmidt,

Hansen

et al. 2024

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Background The association between social and built environments plays a crucial role in influencing physical activity levels. However, a thorough understanding of their combined impact remains unclear. This scoping review seeks to clarify the interplay between social environments and opportunities for physical activity within different built environments, with a particular focus on the implications of socioeconomic status and urban planning on physical activity participation. Methods We conducted a systematic literature search across several databases to identify studies exploring the associations between social factors, built environment characteristics, and physical activity levels. The inclusion criteria were studies published in English between 2000 and 2022, encompassing urban, suburban, and rural contexts. Thematic analysis was employed to categorise studies based on the specific aspects of the built environment they investigated (walkability, cycling infrastructure, parks and open spaces, and sports facilities) and the social determinants they examined. Results A total of 72 studies were included in the review, illustrating a multifaceted relationship between access to physical activity opportunities and social determinants such as socioeconomic status, community engagement, and urban design. The findings highlighted that individuals from higher socioeconomic backgrounds typically enjoyed better access to a broad range of physical activity infrastructures than those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, who encountered greater access barriers. Effective urban planning was identified as crucial in providing expanded physical activity opportunities, notably through more pedestrian-friendly environments, comprehensive cycling infrastructure, and accessible green spaces and sports facilities. Conclusions This review emphasises the significant impact of socioeconomic status and urban planning on access to physical activity opportunities. This underscores the necessity for urban planning policies to adopt an inclusive approach, considering the varied needs of different population groups to ensure equitable access to physical activity resources. Such strategies are crucial for public health initiatives aimed at enhancing physical activity levels across diverse community sectors, offering a potential avenue to alleviate health disparities associated with inactivity.

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Section: Results Focusing On Individual Variablesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Environment Related to Opportunities for Physical Activity within Different types of Built Environments: A Scoping Review

Høyer-Kruse,

Schmidt,

Hansen

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“…Although, systemic changes in how people travel are difficult to achieve, some cities around the world were able to gain momentum and overtime transform their downtowns. Even before the pandemic, cycling infrastructure expenditure that was supported by policies targeting less sustainable modes, was found to be associated with more cycling among commuters 52 . Nonetheless, work herein looks beyond the infrastructure and examines how different groups of people have responded to COVID-19 measures and how that www.nature.com/scientificreports/ affected their intended cycling frequency.…”

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Intended cycling frequency and the role of happiness and environmental friendliness after COVID-19

Barbour

Mannering

2023

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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to an increase in cycling in many countries worldwide, it is not yet known whether this increase becomes a long-lasting change in mobility. The current study explores this increase by analyzing data collected in a U.S. nationwide longitudinal survey. Using a total of 7421 observations, a mixed logit model with heterogeneity in the means of random parameters was estimated. In the resulting sample, nearly 14 percent of the respondents stated that they were planning to cycle more while only 4 percent of the respondents stated that they were planning to cycle less post COVID-19 pandemic. The estimation results provide insights into socio-demographic and psychological factors that play a role in planned cycling behavior post COVID-19. The study also establishes that age, race, employment status, gender, and household size impact intended cycling frequency. The model estimation results further indicate that workers (full time and part time), individuals with a high degree of life satisfaction, and individuals who are environmentally friendly all have higher cycling-frequency probabilities relative to others. The findings can be used to support policies that target sustainable mobility and further our understanding of the transportation, psychology, and well-being relationships.

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“…Demographic and socio-economic characteristics also influence travel behaviour [37]. For instance, research [38] discovered a correlation between lower incomes and a decreased share of cycling for commuting in London. Additionally, studies on bicycle commuting have found that factors such as age, physical fitness, gender, employment status, education, car ownership, and cultural influences are significantly related to cycling for commuting purposes [47][48][49].…”

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The Economic Value of End of Trip Facilities for Cyclist Commuter in an Office Building

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The benefits of cycling as a sustainable transportation mode are widely recognized. Cycling to work offers numerous advantages for individuals, employers, the environment, and society, ranging from improved physical health, wellbeing, and productivity to enhanced public health and reduced carbon emissions. Many governments around the world have implemented various policy measures, interventions, and initiatives to promote cycling. Some cities and towns have encouraged workplaces to provide bike-friendly amenities, such as secure bike parking/storage and shower and changing facility (referred to as end-of-trip facilities), to accommodate cyclists and motivate more employees to embrace sustainable transportation options. However, the presence or absence of such amenities has been found to both positively influence cycling behavior or deter some individuals from cycling to work. Despite the desirability of these amenities, the number of office buildings equipped with bike storage and shower/changing facility remains small, and their economic value is not well understood. In this paper, we aim to investigate whether the presence of cycling-supportive facilities could add value to office buildings. Specifically, we conduct a study using data from office buildings across England as of the end of 2021. We employ hedonic techniques to examine whether office buildings with bike storage and/or shower facility command a rent premium and whether the existence of a rent premium for bike storage and/or shower facility vary by location and across regions in England, independently from any premium associated with BREEM certification. We find that the buildings with bike storage and shower facility secure rent premiums respectively. The level of rent premiums varies with location and regions. The variations of premium are driven by the shortage of the supply of these facilities.

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Determinants of bicycle commuting and the effect of bicycle infrastructure investment in London: Evidence from UK census microdata

Cited by 19 publications

References 48 publications

Social Environment Related to Opportunities for Physical Activity within Different types of Built Environments: A Scoping Review

Social Environment Related to Opportunities for Physical Activity within Different types of Built Environments: A Scoping Review

Intended cycling frequency and the role of happiness and environmental friendliness after COVID-19

The Economic Value of End of Trip Facilities for Cyclist Commuter in an Office Building

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