Essays about: "bicycle commuting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words bicycle commuting.

  1. 1. Is there a willingness to pay for shade provision as part of cycling urban infrastructure? Eliciting attributes of a discrete choice experiment in Neiva, Colombia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Jorge Andres Arce Correa; [2023]
    Keywords : Bicycle commuting; shade; sustainable development; stated preference; welfare economics;

    Abstract : This manuscript reports on an exploration of whether shade provision is valued by urban users of cycling infrastructure. A description of the elicitation process has been outlined in order to build a general but detailed analysis of the different stages included in the exercise of attribute elicitation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Design of a transport box for bicycle that can be converted into a cargo trailer

    University essay from KTH/Väg- och spårfordon samt konceptuell fordonsdesign

    Author : Tim Friedrich Wimmelbacher; [2023]
    Keywords : vehicle; bicycle; trailer; transportation; design; fordon; cykel; släp; transport; konstruktion;

    Abstract : Both commuting to work and long-distance travelling with one's own bicycle have been intrend for years and a large market has emerged. While the reasons on the customer side aremainly sustainability and sporting activity, the companies offer customised products for manydifferent use-cases. READ MORE

  4. 3. Comfort of children in cycle carriers

    University essay from KTH/Väg- och spårfordon samt konceptuell fordonsdesign

    Author : Yunqi Liu; [2022]
    Keywords : Bicycle carrier; Child comfort; Laboratory experiment; ISO 2631-1; Cykelsläp; Barns komfort; Laboratorieförsök; ISO 2631-1;

    Abstract : Carriers attached as bicycle trailers that can transport small children are becoming increasingly popular in recent years. They replace cars as a convenient and sustainable way to travel for families in commuting and other everyday activities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Analysis of Potential Determinants of Cycle Commuting Speed : With Special Reference to Gears, Showers, and Ratings of Perceived Exertion

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskap

    Author : Erik Cunelius; [2020]
    Keywords : cycle commuting; cycling; speed; velocity; gears; showers; RPE; ratings of perceived exertion; Borg RPE Scale; duration; sex; PACS Q1; cykelpendling; cykling; hastighet; växlar; dusch; RPE; egenupplevd fysisk ansträngningsgrad; Borgskalan; duration; kön;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to analyse potential determinants of cycle commuting speed, with the following research questions: 1. How does cycle commuting speed relate to amount of gears, access to shower facilities, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE), when sex, age, weight, body mass index (BMI), duration, last digit in self-reported duration, and cycling area are controlled for? 2. READ MORE

  6. 5. The benefits of bicycling through the fields : Calculating the effects of an increased bicycle commuting scenario in a Swedish rural setting on transport related societal costs

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

    Author : Emiel Driessen; [2020]
    Keywords : bicycling; cost-benefit analysis; rural; Sweden; environment; society;

    Abstract : Bicycling as a form of active transport has been gaining in popularity amongst policy makers and urban planners. In many cities, it is seen as a beneficial and efficient transport alternative to the congesting and air polluting car. READ MORE