Urban Cycling as an Indicator of Socio-Economic Innovation and Sustainable Transport

Kwiatkowski, Michał Adam

doi:10.2478/quageo-2018-0039

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“…Cycling is one of the sustainable forms of transport [12][13][14] and brings a host of benefits to its users [15,16]. These include low negative environmental impact [17], low travel costs [18], reduced travel time [19], and high health values of moving in this way [20][21][22][23][24][25][26], including mental health benefits [27].…”

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Could It Be a Bike for Everyone? The Electric Bicycle in Poland

2021

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The purpose of study was to find out how electric bikes are perceived in Poland, a country with a high level of motorisation and a low cycling culture. A key question was to investigate whether differences in perceptions between traditional (unassisted) and electrically assisted bicycles could bring about greater interest in bicycle transport. The analysis was based on the results of a CAWI survey analysing the perception of the electric bicycle in comparison with the traditional bicycle and the car. Its undoubted advantages are marginalised (only 14% of respondents considered it more practical). The position of the electric bicycle seemed to increase in the opinion of the surveyed only when used by elderly people with poorer fitness, as something that can encourage them to cycle. In general evaluations, it was the traditional bicycle that was seen as better for health. The presented results may serve as a signal that electric bicycles need more promotion in Poland, especially in terms of the benefits of using this mode of transport and the advantages over conventional bikes. The electric bicycle, due to its still low popularity in Poland, may be treated as a certain novelty, which is approached with some distrust and reserve.

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Could It Be a Bike for Everyone? The Electric Bicycle in Poland

2021

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“…As a consequence, transport networks have to be built. This is a common problem, especially in city centres and dense developments [1][2][3][4][5]. Exhaust and CO 2 emissions rise, making cities increasingly more polluted [6].…”

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Cycling as a Sustainable Transport Alternative in Polish Cittaslow Towns

2020

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It is well known that growing motor traffic in urban areas causes air pollution and noise which affects the environment and public health. It is hardly surprising then that cycling should be used as an alternative mode of transport, not just in major cities but also in smaller ones including those that are members of the Cittaslow network. Their approach is based on sustainable development, care for the environment and transport solutions which will support a healthy lifestyle, reduced energy consumption and fewer emissions. The objective of the article is to analyse how well cycling is used as a means of transport in Polish Cittaslow towns. For this purpose, an analysis was conducted to understand how towns use their transport space to ensure accessibility and road safety. Reference is made to revitalisation programmes of Cittaslow towns with focus on what has been done to improve and build cycle paths in each town and outside of it. The work uses the following research methods: analysis of the literature, analysis of documents, including analysis of road incidents and traffic count. It has been demonstrated that cycling infrastructure in the towns under analysis has been marginalised. As a result, recommendations and suggestions are given which may inform decisions on how to build and transform cycling infrastructure in Cittaslow towns and in similar towns in Poland and abroad.

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“…Fulfilling the CROW assumptions is a global canon. A bicycle is perceived as an equal and innovative element of urban transport, the use of which should be daily and safe [54]. The Dutch success is based primarily on network coherence.…”

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Sustainable Urban Transport—Why a Fast Investment in a Complete Cycling Network Is Most Profitable for a City

2021

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The development of safe cycling as a mode of transport is an important objective of the transformation towards sustainable mobility in European cities. A significant number of European cities are faced with the need to implement the assumptions of the European Green Deal, of which the promotion of sustainable urban transport is a part. The article presented a simulation of the Perfect Cycling City Model in real conditions that inspired the design of two scenarios for the fast development of bicycle routes in a key transport network area in Warsaw. Scenario 1 assumes building subsidiary bicycle routes and links between the main routes. In Scenario 2, the development of all optimal cycling links at the local level is assumed. An increase in cycling participation is expected in both scenarios. The comparison of projected costs of each scenario indicated that building a complete network of connections is more profitable in terms of increased cycling participation and could counter the dominance of private car use. For this to happen, measures encouraging individuals combined with improved safety and convenience of cycling around the city must be undertaken.

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Urban Cycling as an Indicator of Socio-Economic Innovation and Sustainable Transport

Cited by 12 publications

References 81 publications

Could It Be a Bike for Everyone? The Electric Bicycle in Poland

Could It Be a Bike for Everyone? The Electric Bicycle in Poland

Cycling as a Sustainable Transport Alternative in Polish Cittaslow Towns

Sustainable Urban Transport—Why a Fast Investment in a Complete Cycling Network Is Most Profitable for a City

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