Analytical Results from Survey of Both Bicyclists’ and Drivers’ Understanding of Cycling Regulations in Alabama
Recent five-year bicycle-vehicle crash pattern (2011–2015) in Alabama shows a 78% increase in bicycle fatal crash rate. This may be due to lack of understanding of cycling regulations. This study develops a comprehensive online survey to examine drivers’ and bicyclists’ understanding of cycling regulations in Alabama. Sixty-six questions were developed. The survey included questions on cycling regulations, helmet use, bicyclist/driver behavior, cycling difficulties, and suggested improvements. A total of 1,070 responses were received. Generally, respondents felt unsafe while cycling on Alabama’s roadways. Approximately 63% of respondents felt that drivers were mostly at-fault in bicycle-vehicle crashes. Around 17.5% did not know that riding a bicycle on sidewalks is illegal in Alabama. About 86% of respondents said they wear their helmet “Always” or “Most of the Time”. About 93% of respondents expressed how they felt drivers did not respect bicyclists’ right to be on the roadway. Some of the difficulties identified by bicyclists were motorists passing closely at excessive speeds, presence of rumble strips on roadways, and existence of some road sections with poor cycling conditions. Some recommendations include better cycling education for drivers and bicyclists, adding more bicycle parking, and promoting cycling through intelligent transportation systems applications, e.g., displaying dynamic message signs with “SHARE THE ROADWAY” information.
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- © 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Authors:
- Fiocca, Sydnie
- Haleem, Kirolos
- Publication Date: 2021
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: pp 37 - 49
- Monograph Title: International Conference on Transportation and Development 2021: Transportation Operations, Technologies, and Safety
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bicycle crashes; Bicycling; Cyclists; Drivers; Education; Fatalities; Surveys; Traffic regulations; Traffic safety; Understanding; Vehicle factors in crashes
- Geographic Terms: Alabama
- Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Policy; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01777531
- Record Type: Publication
- ISBN: 9780784483534
- Files: TRIS, ASCE
- Created Date: Jul 23 2021 3:26PM