What do we know about pedal assist E-bikes? A scoping review to inform future directions

Jenkins, Michael; Lustosa, Lúcio G; Chia, Victoria; Wildish, Sarah; Tan, Maria; Hoornweg, Daniel; Lloyd, Meghann; Dogra, Shilpa

doi:10.1016/j.tranpol.2022.09.005

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“…It is thus important to assess perceived and expected costs and benefits for different population subgroups, especially those with low mobility. Moreover, the potential for e-bikes to overcome mobility barriers may warrant subsidies (Jenkins et al, 2022).…”

Section: Perceptions Of Fairnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Aside from proximity, there are other environmental factors that can affect active travel. There is some evidence that steep inclines have negative effects on infrastructure use (Fraser & Lock, 2011), although this effect may be weakened by the growing availability of e‐bikes (Jenkins et al, 2022). There is some evidence from Ireland that fewer people engage in active commuting during poor weather (Deenihan et al, 2013).…”

Section: Use Of Active Travel Infrastructurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Since cultural differences within cities are smaller than between countries, the results suggest that providing accessible and safe ATI to older individuals is likely to boost active travel. Recent evidence further suggests that older adults in particular may benefit from e-bikes (Jenkins et al, 2022).…”

Section: Sociodemographic Predictors Of Usementioning

confidence: 99%

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Active travel infrastructure design and implementation: Insights from behavioral science

Timmons,

Andersson,

McGowan

et al. 2024

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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Section: Perceptions Of Fairnessmentioning

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Section: Use Of Active Travel Infrastructurementioning

confidence: 99%

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Active travel infrastructure design and implementation: Insights from behavioral science

Timmons,

Andersson,

McGowan

et al. 2024

WIREs Climate Change

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“…Beyond connectivity and proximity, there are less controllable environmental factors that can affect active travel. There is some evidence that steep inclines have negative effects on infrastructure use (Fraser & Lock, 2011), although this effect may be weakened by the growing availability of e-bikes (Jenkins et al, 2022). Anecdotally, wind and rain are deterrents to cycling and, to a lesser extent, walking that are particularly relevant for Ireland.…”

Section: Environmental Predictors Of Usementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Since cultural differences within cities are smaller than between countries, the results suggest that providing accessible and safe active travel infrastructure to older individuals is likely to boost active travel. Recent evidence further suggests that older adults in particular may benefit from e-bikes (Jenkins et al, 2022).…”

Section: Socio-demographic Predictors Of Usementioning

confidence: 99%

Using Behavioural Science to Design and Implement Active Travel Infrastructure: A Narrative Review of Evidence

Timmons

Andersson²,

McGowan³

et al. 2023

SSRN Journal

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Do electric bicycles cause an increased injury risk compared to conventional bicycles? The potential impact of data visualisations and corresponding conclusions

Westerhuis,

Nuñez Velasco,

Schepers

et al. 2024

Accident Analysis & Prevention

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What do we know about pedal assist E-bikes? A scoping review to inform future directions

Cited by 17 publications

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Active travel infrastructure design and implementation: Insights from behavioral science

Active travel infrastructure design and implementation: Insights from behavioral science

Using Behavioural Science to Design and Implement Active Travel Infrastructure: A Narrative Review of Evidence

Do electric bicycles cause an increased injury risk compared to conventional bicycles? The potential impact of data visualisations and corresponding conclusions

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