[HTML][HTML] Shedding light on cycling in the dark: some evidence from Flanders (Belgium)

C Beckers, C Casier, F Witlox - Transport Policy, 2024 - Elsevier
Darkness is a barrier to cycling because the risk of an accident is higher and the feeling of
social safety is lower. Factors influencing the choice to cycle (eg, socio-demographic factors) …

The effect of changes in light level on the numbers of cyclists

J Uttley, S Fotios, CJ Robbins… - Lighting Research & …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Cycling has a range of benefits and should be encouraged, but darkness may put people off
from cycling due to reductions in visibility, road safety and personal security. We summarise …

An epidemiological study of the risk of cycling in the dark: The role of visual perception, conspicuity and alcohol use

DAM Twisk, M Reurings - Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2013 - Elsevier
To curtail the rising numbers of cyclists seriously injured in road crashes, more insights are
needed into the factors that contribute to these crashes. For instance, darkness is known to …

Road lighting density and brightness linked with increased cycling rates after-dark

J Uttley, S Fotios, R Lovelace - PLoS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Cycling has a range of benefits as is recognised by national and international policies
aiming to increase cycling rates. Darkness acts as a barrier to people cycling, with fewer …

[PDF][PDF] The use of lights on the bicycles: Cyclists' perception on safety: a case study in Lund

P Setiawan - 2009 - lup.lub.lu.se
To ensure safety among the cyclists, some regulations related with cycling are in force by
Swedish authorities including the obligation of bicyclist to use the light for bicycle during the …

Cycling in the dark–the impact of Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time on bicycle ridership

J Wessel - PNAS nexus, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Abstract The European Union is in the process of abolishing the bi-annual clock change.
Against this backdrop, we analyze how daylight and twilight affect the sustainable transport …

(E-) Cyclists running the red light–The influence of bicycle type and infrastructure characteristics on red light violations

K Schleinitz, T Petzoldt, S Kröling, T Gehlert… - Accident Analysis & …, 2019 - Elsevier
Red light running is one of the most common traffic violations among cyclists. From different
surveys, we know that about 40% of all cyclists run a red light at least occasionally …

[HTML][HTML] Road lighting and cycling: A review of the academic literature and policy guidelines

E Vidal-Tortosa, R Lovelace - Journal of Cycling and Micromobility …, 2023 - Elsevier
Many studies have explored the impact of macro and meso attributes of the built
environment—such as population density, land use, proximity to services, and cycle …

[HTML][HTML] Riding the green wave–How countdown timers at bicycle traffic lights impact on cycling behavior

C Brand, T Hagedorn, T Kösters, M Meier… - Travel behaviour and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The promotion of cycling is essential for city planners aiming at sustainable mobility. Against
this backdrop, we evaluate the “Leezenflow” system, a green wave assistant designed …

Chapter 10 The Benefits of Cycling: Viewing Cyclists as Travellers rather than Non-motorists

M Börjesson, J Eliasson - Cycling and sustainability, 2012 - emerald.com
Purpose–This chapter provides a think piece on economic evaluation and policy for cycling.
Bicycle investments are often motivated by a desire to improve health, the environment and …