A Statewide Analysis of Bicycling in New Jersey
A statewide survey of bicycling behavior was conducted for the State of New Jersey. Our primary objective was to analyze factors associated with bicycling behavior. Most people who bicycle in the state do so for recreational purposes, thus our analysis provides information primarily on recreational bicycling. We find from our logit and ordered probit models that the propensity to bicycle and the frequency of bicycling are driven primarily by demographic and socioeconomic factors. We also analyze various place-based factors and find that in general most have no statistical effect. Exceptions include areas with higher population density and areas with parks and playgrounds, both being associated with more bicycling. Results provide useful information for planners seeking to provide facilities that may increase the level of recreational bicycling, which is known to improve public health.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Abstract reprinted with permission from Taylor and Francis
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Authors:
- Noland, Robert B
- Deka, Devajyoti
- Walia, Ranjit
- Publication Date: 2011-9
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 251-269
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Serial:
- International Journal of Sustainable Transportation
- Volume: 5
- Issue Number: 5
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis
- ISSN: 1556-8318
- EISSN: 1556-8334
- Serial URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ujst20
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bicycle facilities; Bicycle travel; Bicycling; Cyclists; Demographics; Logits; Physical fitness; Probits; Recreational trips; Socioeconomic factors; Surveys; Travel behavior
- Geographic Terms: New Jersey
- Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01342080
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jun 21 2011 9:27AM