Bicycle Infrastructure Preferences: A Case Study of Dublin

This paper examines infrastructure preferences for cyclists in Dublin. The culture for cycling in the city has grown substantially over the past decade and much debate exists as to what type of infrastructure individuals require. The Irish National Cycle Policy Framework acknowledges that investment in cycling infrastructure type and quality in Ireland has been ‘in many cases, inadequate’ and has generally not led to an overall increase in cycling numbers. In order to ensure future investment is targeted where it is likely to be most effective in achieving adopted mode share targets for cycling, the following research has been undertaken to determine the factors which most influence cycling route choice. In particular, the research aims to determine the factors, which have greatest influence on cycle route infrastructure preference the correlation between the level of cycling confidence and preferred types of infrastructure and route characteristics. A stated preference survey, undertaken by almost 2,000 cyclists and non-cyclists, was used to gauge preferences for a range of infrastructure types and route characteristics. Results from the survey were compared against individual characteristics, such as age, gender and level of cycling confidence. This comparison provides the authors with a robust data set to determine infrastructure types, which are most likely to influence a mode shift to cycling.

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  Transportation Research Board

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• Authors:
  • Brick, Elaine
  • McCarthy, Orla Thérèse
  • Caulfield, Brian
• Conference:
  • Transportation Research Board 91st Annual Meeting
  • Location: Washington DC, United States
  • Date: 2012-1-22 to 2012-1-26
• Date: 2012

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 18p
• Monograph Title: TRB 91st Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers DVD

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bicycle facilities; Case studies; Infrastructure; Route choice; Stated preferences
• Geographic Terms: Dublin (Ireland)
• Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01366600
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: 12-1053
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Mar 30 2012 7:19AM