Key influences on motivations for utility cycling (cycling for transport to and from places)

Heesch, Kristiann C.; Sahlqvist, Shannon

doi:10.1071/he13062

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“…Previous research indicates that cyclists in Queensland tend not to cycle to shops and that this may reflect perceived (or actual) inadequacy of bicycle infrastructure to shopping areas or the lack of amenities at shopping areas (e.g., safe paths for cyclists to use to enter such areas; secure parking) (Heesch and Sahlqvist, et al, 2013).…”

Section: Cycling For Transportmentioning

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Cycling for transport and recreation: Associations with the socio-economic, natural and built environment

2015

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This study examined associations between objective environmental attributes and, separately, transport (TC) and recreational cycling (RC). Environmental attributes were more strongly associated with TC than RC. Distances to areas with the best bicycle infrastructure and urban amenities may be key environmental attributes influencing TC but not RC. Government investments in bicycle infrastructure within inner Brisbane appear to have resulted in more TC than in outer areas and to appeal to residents of both the most and least disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Extending this infrastructure to residents living in disadvantaged and advantaged neighbourhoods outside the CBD could expand TC participation.

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Section: Cycling For Transportmentioning

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Cycling for transport and recreation: Associations with the socio-economic, natural and built environment

2015

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“…However, different concerns, barriers and challenges are still visible and stand against the safety of cyclists. In other words, the aforementioned key developments (infrastructure, integration, education and culture), although relevant, have not taken place at the same pace as the rapid spread of the use of bicycles for urban journeys [17–20].…”

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Well-being, behavioral patterns and cycling crashes of different age groups in Latin America: Are aging adults the safest cyclists?

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Objectives This study aimed at analyzing the cycling safety-related factors and the mental health indicators of elderly cyclists in comparison with other age groups. Methods For this cross-sectional study, we analyzed the data of 911 bicyclists from two Latin American countries that have been experiencing a substantial growth of urban cycling during the last few years: Colombia and Argentina. Participants responded to an e-questionnaire on bicycling behaviors, mental health and cycling safety. Results Aging adults reported lower rates of risky behaviors and traffic crashes (around .38 in five years), and, on the other hand, more cycling protective behaviors, a higher risk perception and a better knowledge of traffic norms than both other adults (26–50 years old) and young cyclists (<26). Cycling behaviors and crashes were found to be significantly related to mental health indicators, the latter being higher in aging cyclists. However, this population remains more prone to distractions experienced while cycling than other age groups. Conclusions Although the behavioral features of aging adults were comparatively “safer” than the ones displayed by other age groups, factors such as cycling distractions and this population’s over-representation in traffic crashes suggest the need of enforcing policymaking for a better integration of this age segment in alternative transportation dynamics.

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“…The main priorities noted by the majority of organizations were related to engineering and education. Significant research has indicated the importance of supportive physical infrastructure to support biking, especially among youth, women and older adults ( 12 , 14 , 20 – 22 ). This highlights the importance of advocacy groups to help in creating and maintaining safe spaces for people to bike.…”

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Examining Capacity and Functioning of Bicycle Coalitions: A Descriptive Study

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Vairo

et al. 2017

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundBicycle coalitions represent a strong partner in creating bike-friendly communities through advocacy for physical infrastructure, encouragement for biking, or education about safety. Despite their versatility, little is known about their functioning. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine capacity, strengths, and weaknesses of these organizations.MethodsBicycle coalitions/advocacy groups from English-speaking countries were recruited to take part in an online survey via email invitation. The survey addressed basic information about the coalition (community demographics, location), leadership, communication strategies, coalition priorities, barriers to programming/activities, and partners.ResultsCoalitions (n = 56) from four countries completed the survey. Most coalitions operated as a non-profit (n = 44, 95.7%), 45% (n = 21) have paid staff as leaders, while 37% (n = 17) have volunteers as leaders. The following skills were represented in coalitions’ leadership: fundraising (n = 31, 53.4%), event planning (n = 31, 53.4%), urban planning (n = 26, 44%), and policy/legislation expertise (n = 26, 44.8%). Education (n = 26, 63.4%) and encouragement (n = 25, 61.6%) were viewed as top priorities and the safety of bicyclists (n = 21, 46.7%) and advocacy for infrastructure and policy (n = 22, 48.9%) is the focus of most activities. A lack of financial resources (n = 36, 81.8%) and capable personnel (n = 25, 56.8%) were significant barriers to offering programming in the community and that the availability of grants to address issues (n = 38, 86.4%) would be the top motivator for improvements.ConclusionBike coalitions represent a critical partner in creating activity-friendly environments and understanding their capacity allows for creating skill/capacity building intervention programs, development of effective toolkits and fostering strong collaborations to address physical inactivity.

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Key influences on motivations for utility cycling (cycling for transport to and from places)

Cited by 28 publications

References 11 publications

Cycling for transport and recreation: Associations with the socio-economic, natural and built environment

Cycling for transport and recreation: Associations with the socio-economic, natural and built environment

Well-being, behavioral patterns and cycling crashes of different age groups in Latin America: Are aging adults the safest cyclists?

Examining Capacity and Functioning of Bicycle Coalitions: A Descriptive Study

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