The Relative Effects of Road Markings on Cycle Stability

This article describes how participants completed 1600 trials over 20 objects on an instrumented racing cycle. The recordings of lateral acceleration and handle bar angle were combined in order to combine to form a single measure of instability and compared to recordings of normal riding over smooth asphalt. New techniques used to control the learning effects were used within an experimental procedure that controlled the angle and speed of the cyclist. Sixteen of the objects including rough ground, a round utility access cover, oversized thermoplastic lines (7-mm thick), and an audio-tactile line shows significant effects on the stability of cycles. Traditional chlorinated rubber lines, one thermoplastic line, and a waterborne line shows no significant impact on cycling. Relative assessment of the effect of the objects on cycle stability is reported and the validity and reliability of the methods are discussed in the article.

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• Authors:
  • Cleland, B S
  • Walton, D
  • Thomas, J A
• Publication Date: 2005-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 75-89
• Serial:
  • Safety Science
  • Volume: 43
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0925-7535
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09257535

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Angle of incidence; Handlebars; Lane changing; Lane lines; Lateral acceleration; Marking materials; Mechanical stability; Motorcycle crashes; Motorcycles; Pavements; Rubber; Speed
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01000825
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 14 2005 10:49AM