Feeling unsafe, stressed, and uncomfortable while bike riding are key barriers that prevent
people from riding more. Examining these perceptions is important for increasing bicycling …

Research into the bicycle level-of-service (BLOS) has been extensively conducted over the
last three decades. This research has mostly focused on user perceptions of comfort to …

This study proposes an urban Bikeability Index (BI) to assess and prioritise bicycle
infrastructure investments, and in turn, improve accessibility for cyclists. The contribution of …

Studies evaluating bikeability usually compute spatial indicators shaping cycling conditions
and conflate them in a quantitative index. Much research involves site visits or conventional …

To create bicycle-friendly urban environments, policymakers need tools for identifying and
mapping the most efficient routes in terms of cycling accessibility. Yet, few studies have …

Compact settlements take advantage of economies of scale by sustaining a system of high-
quality socio-economic services at close proximities. Urban density with a balanced mix of …

Previous studies on bikeability/cycling index have explored factors that influence cycling in
cities, and developed indicators to characterize a bicycle-friendly environment. However …

Urban travel exposes people to a range of environmental qualities with significant health
and wellbeing impacts. Nevertheless, the understanding of travel-related environmental …

Introduction Traffic jams, congestion and pollution demand sustainable modes of transport.
To increase the appeal of cycling, bicycle-users' perceptions and needs should be …

This research describes numerical methods to analyze the absolute transport demand of
cyclists and to quantify the road network weaknesses of a city with the aim to identify …