Essays about: "Cycling infrastructure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 55 essays containing the words Cycling infrastructure.

  1. 1. The role of motivations and perceived ability to cycle as a mode of transport in an emerging cycling culture - the case study of Cork Metropolitan Area, Ireland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Nieve Greene; [2023]
    Keywords : travel behaviour; mobility; utilitarian cycling; human infrastructure; built environment; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Politics of Mobility.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Cycling as mode of transport can be seen as a sustainable and active mode of travel that can be part of the solution for climate change and urban congestion. Many cities in Europe are now investing in cycling to reduce their carbon emissions and make their spaces more liveable and accessible. READ MORE

  3. 2. An analysis of Bike Lanes in Stockholm City : With Geographic Information System

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : Elina Zhang; [2023]
    Keywords : Stockholm; bike lanes; GIS;

    Abstract : Cities today typically have goals for sustainability and accessibility, with improving cycling accessibility being one of the most emphasized objectives. Cities can achieve their goals by having a well-built infrastructure for cycling. READ MORE

  4. 3. BREAKING BARRIERS: Unveiling Best Practices for Promoting Urban Cycling

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Karlijn Bruijs; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban cycling; Barriers; Best Practices; Bike Policies; Sustainable Mobility; Case Study; Support Base; Hard Measures; Soft Measures; Urban Context.;

    Abstract : This study investigates the barriers faced by cities in their efforts to increase the number of urban cyclists and aims to identify best practices to fulfil cities' ambitions. The research explores the multi-dimensional nature of the obstacles and highlights the significance of understanding and addressing them effectively. READ MORE

  5. 4. Stockholm's Primary Cycle Paths - Are They for Everyone? : A study of How the Design of the Cycling Infrastructure Affects Perceived Safety and Comfort

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Elin Carlsson; Joel Persson; [2023]
    Keywords : traffic planning; bicycle planning; bicycle typologies; bicycle infrastructure; trafikplanering; cykelplanering; cykeltypologier; cykelinfrastruktur;

    Abstract : The bicycle as a means of transport is an important part of a more transport-efficient society as well as to reach Sweden's and the world's climate goals. It also has other advantages, it is a healthy, flexible, and surface-efficient means of transport that does not cause noise and thus provides socio-economic benefits. READ MORE

  6. 5. Wheels of Justice : An overview of cycling infrastructure and social justice in Malmö

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Julia Antonia Andersson; Joakim Richard Lord; [2023]
    Keywords : Social justice; social sustainability; Malmö; cycling infrastructure; bicycle justice; immigrants;

    Abstract : Bikes and cycling infrastructure have a relationship with social justice. As a transportation mode they are often viewed as democratic due to their relatively low cost and barrier of entry. However, other factors such as family size, socio-economic disparities, and cultural barriers also exist. READ MORE