As a means of transportation and as a form of physical activity, bicycling generates benefits
to the bicyclist as well as to the community as a whole. Bicycling now accounts for less than …

Although bicycling as a mode of transportation can mitigate traffic congestion, improve
environmental quality, and yield health benefits, it accounts for a small share of all commute …

The factors influencing the decision to bicycle are explored and unraveled to inform the
development of appropriate and effective strategies to increase bicycling and promote the …

The majority of bicycling in the US is for recreation rather than transportation purposes but
few studies have examined the question of bicycling purpose. We use data from an online …

Some surveys indicate that providing bicycle lanes and paths may encourage more people
to commute by bicycle. The presence of a striped lane or separated path can increase a …

The levels of bicycling in the United States, particularly for nonrecreation purposes and
among adults, are low. Only about 1% of the trips that people make in the United States are …

With rates of obesity, heart disease, and related health problems increasing in the US many
policy makers are looking for ways to increase physical activity in everyday life. Using a …

Barriers to bicycling may vary widely depending on individual, attitudinal, and built
environment characteristics; barriers may be modest for some (eg requiring secure bike …

The focus of this study is on the opportunities and challenges presented to cyclists on and
around the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park. A web-based survey was …

An ordered-response model is used in this research to evaluate the factors that affect
frequency of bicycle use for a person's commute to and from work. Data used were gathered …