The purpose of this study is to explore the active travel behaviour of kids, especially in terms of cycling. Literature suggests that safety is an important factor for both kids and parents that prevents them from the use of bicycle as an alternative mobility mode. The aim of this research is to explore the magnitude of the impact of improving the kids safe cycling skills on their independent mobility. One hundred students of age twelve to fifteen participated in the survey, inhabitants of the region of central Macedonia, Greece. The students took part on a safe cycling training that equipped them with both practical and theoretical skills on safety aspects. Their cycling behaviour was measured before and after the training provision with a questionnaire. Along with their opinion in terms of implementation of cycling promotional schemes and actions. The results revealed that a great majority of kids who undertook safe cycling training, started using their bike more often for commuting. Almost 70% started that they gained more confidence, enriched their knowledge and increased the bicycle usage. Finally, a significant percentage of participants stated that while they desire to use bicycle as their main means of transport, they are prevented from some inhibiting factors such as lack of infrastructure (cycling lanes), pack of secure parking spaces and lack of incentives.
Supporting a Behavioural Change Towards Cycling Through Safe Cycling Training for Children
Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure
Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility ; 2022 ; Skiathos Island, Greece August 31, 2022 - September 02, 2022
11.03.2023
13 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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