Examining the potential for modal change: Motivators and barriers for bicycle commuting in Dar-es-Salaam

Nkurunziza, Alphonse; Zuidgeest, Mark; Brussel, M.J.G.; Maarseveen, Martin van

doi:10.1016/j.tranpol.2012.09.002

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“…These findings confirm the negative impact that a lack of appropriate cycling infrastructure has on revealing the potential for this transport mode as reported by studies in African countries (BECHSTEIN, 2010;NKURUNZIZA et al, 2012), in the US (Dill and Carr, 2003) and in Madrid (FERNÁNDEZ-HEREDIA; MONZÓN; JARA-DÍAZ, 2014).…”

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confidence: 85%

“…The use of logit models has become more popular in travel behavior and mode choice analysis (Cherchi and Cirillo, 2010;Cherry and Cervero, 2007;Debrezion et al, 2009;Ewing et al, 2004;Kim et al, 2007;Larsen and El-Geneidy, 2011;Rodrıǵuez and Joo, 2004;Smart, 2010). Discrete choice models to describe potential bicycle demand have also been reported (Bachand-Marleau et al, 2012;Nkurunziza et al, 2012;Ortúzar et al, 2000;Parkin et al, 2008).…”

Section: Modelling the Potential For Cycling In Access Trips To Busmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In northern countries a warmer climate has a positive effect on the level of cycling (MARTENS, 2004;PARKIN;WARDMAN;PAGE, 2008), whereas in (sub)tropical areas people tend to cycle more during winter time when outside temperatures do not reach high levels (NKURUNZIZA et al, 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Heinen et al (2011) acknowledged that safety-related issues such as lack of bicycle infrastructure or traffic conflicts can be problematic in countries where cycling is not as safe and common as in the Dutch case. In Dar-es-Salaam public safety, lack of bicycle parking facilities, lack of cycle paths and showers at the work place are the main barriers for cycling commuting, as well as social status (NKURUNZIZA et al, 2012). In South Africa, the lack of cycling facilities does not prevent current cyclists to use the bike but it does not motivate potential users (BECHSTEIN, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…Como exemplo, citam-se os estudos realizados por Nkurunziza et al (2012), Mutrie et al (2002), Shannon et al (2006), Rose e Marfurt (2007), Gatersleben e Appleton (2007), Grau (2015), Thigpen et al (2015) e Parkes et al (2016).…”

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Mineração de dados, SIG e análise multicritério combinados para o planejamento de redes cicloviárias urbanas

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A bicicleta é vista hoje como uma alternativa para melhorar a mobilidade urbana de forma sustentável. Apesar disto, os procedimentos de planejamento disponíveis para o desenvolvimento de infraestruturas cicloviárias ainda não estão totalmente consolidadas.Sendo assim, este estudo visa desenvolver e aplicar um método objetivo para o planejamento de redes cicloviárias com base na mineração de dados desagregados de origem-destino, em recursos de SIG e de técnicas de análise multicritério. É sugerida a realização de três etapas: a) identificação, a partir do perfil de usuários reais, de usuários potenciais, b) planejamento de propostas de redes cicloviárias, e c) comparação entre as redes propostas e as definidas pelo poder municipal, considerando os usuários reais e potenciais e critérios de custos e benefícios. Como resultado positivo, o uso de dados desagregados permitiu mensurar e analisar a proximidade dos usuários às redes, a quantidade de pessoas atendidas e a identificação dos usuários potenciais. Além disso, a análise com base em critérios de custo e de benefício foi capaz de indicar, por exemplo, que a rede cicloviária existente (RCE) na cidade considerada como estudo de caso (São Carlos, SP, Brasil) não serve adequadamente os usuários, quando comparado às redes propostas. Cycling is seen nowadays as an alternative to improve urban mobility in a sustainable way.Nevertheless, the planning procedures available for developing cycling infrastructures are not yet fully consolidated. This study aims at the development and application of an objective method for planning cycling networks based on data-mining of disaggregated origindestination data, GIS resources and multicriteria analysis techniques. The method involves basically three steps: a) an identification of potential users based on real users' profiles, b) planning of proposed cycling networks, and c) a comparison, considering real and potential users, as well as cost-benefit criteria, between the proposed networks and those actually developed by the municipality. As a positive outcome, the use of disaggregated data allows not only a reasonable estimate of the number of people served by the networks, but also a detailed analysis of their proximity to that infrastructure and an identification of potential users. Also, the analysis based on cost-benefit criteria was able to show, for example, that the existing cycling network (ECN) of the city taken as a case study (São Carlos, SP, Brazil) does not properly serve the users, when compared to the proposed networks.

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A theories of practice perspective in understanding barriers to sustainable commuting: The case of United Arab Emirates

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A critical step to mitigate climate change is to reduce automobile pollution emissions. The transportation sector produces 23% of world energy‐related CO2 emissions with three quarters of the emissions coming from road transport, specifically passenger cars and light‐duty trucks. The daily commute constitutes a significant portion of the traffic demand in cities, as people's use of private cars remains an integral part of daily life. Using theories of practice, this paper investigates the range of elements (meanings, competencies, and materials) that collectively shapes the practice of daily commuting. Adopting a qualitative approach, the research comprises 21 interviews with United Arab Emirates residents. Our findings reveal two major insights: (a) “meanings” play a more dominant role in shaping the practice of daily commuting; thus, competencies and materials are integrated in a way that addresses these meanings, and (b) practices are simultaneously interconnected with other practices and often compete for the finite resources of consumers. The paper provides insights to the barriers to sustainable commuting practices and outlines significant opportunities for intervention.

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Examining the potential for modal change: Motivators and barriers for bicycle commuting in Dar-es-Salaam

Cited by 103 publications

References 48 publications

Modelling and visualizing the spatial patterns in access mode choice and the potential for bicycle in access trips in Rio de Janeiro

Modelling and visualizing the spatial patterns in access mode choice and the potential for bicycle in access trips in Rio de Janeiro

Mineração de dados, SIG e análise multicritério combinados para o planejamento de redes cicloviárias urbanas

A theories of practice perspective in understanding barriers to sustainable commuting: The case of United Arab Emirates

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