Journey Attributes, E-Bike Use, and Perception of Driving Behavior of Motorists as Predictors of Bicycle Crash Involvement and Severity

Prati, Gabriele; Fraboni, Federico; Johnson, D.; Shires, Jeremy

doi:10.1177/0361198120953787

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“…Even if, contrarily to our expectations, cyclists from the U.K. tend to report higher evaluations of motorists' behaviuour, results show that cyclists from Italy and Spain (which can be considered emerging cycling countries) tend to report lower evaluations of motorists behaviour. This is particularly relevant, as it has been argued that to cope with negative feelings arising from the exposure to motorists' behaviour, cyclists tend to avoid cycling in mixed traffic conditions, and sometimes avoid cycling in general (Prati et al 2020;Puchades et al 2018;O'Connor and Brown 2010). This implies that, in low cycling culture countries, promoting cycling becomes particularly difficult if motorised vehicles behaviour is not addressed.…”

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A cluster analysis of cyclists in Europe: common patterns, behaviours, and attitudes

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This study uses cluster analysis on a sample of regular cyclists from six European countries (the U.K., the Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Italy, and Spain) to shed light on common cycling patterns, demographic characteristics, and attitudes. Participants completed an online survey on cycling behaviour, attitudes towards cycling, discomfort while cycling in mixed traffic, cycling environment and comparative cycling risk perception. A two-step cluster analysis was performed to identify segments of cyclists based on cycling patterns, and a multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to profile the segments. The two-step cluster analysis yielded three components. Leisure-time cyclists cycled almost exclusively for leisure/training, had a clear preference for car use relative to bicycle, and low riding frequency. Resolute Cyclists were characterised by a high variety of cycling trip purpose, a clear preference for bicycle use relative to the car, and high riding frequency. Convenience Cyclists were characterised by cycling for personal business or leisure/training but not for commuting, no evident preference for bicycle vs car, and medium riding frequency. The value of the present study is to highlight commonalities in patterns, characteristics, and attitudes of cyclists in Europe. Our study showed that cycling patterns and habits are linked to psychosocial variables such as attitudes and the cycling environment, explicitly highlighting the importance of discomfort in mixed traffic and the relationship with cycling culture.

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