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Perceiving objective cycling safety: a systematic literature review

Year: 2023

Type: review

Abstract: Safety is one of the most important factors for cycling, which is mainly related to the lack of adequate infrastructure. However, the objective safety of cycling infrastructure should not be perceived in the same way by all cyclists, putting those who misperceive the infrastructure at risk. Therefore, analysis of perceived safety is critical for developing policies to promote cycling in cities. This systematic review examines the literature on what objective safety measures on bikeways are and how they can improve the subjective perception of their users. One of the main conclusions of this study is that urban bicyclist safety needs to be addressed as a complex problem that requires a multi-faceted systemic approach. This means that different actors at different levels of the transportation system need to work together and coordinate their efforts.

Source: Transportation research procedia

DOI: 10.1016/j.trpro.2023.11.601

Authors: Ana Karina Christ, Miguel Costa, Manuel Marques, Carlos Roque, Filipe Moura

Institutions: University of Lisbon, Instituto Superior Técnico, National Laboratory for Civil Engineering

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia