The use of conspicuity aids by cyclists and the risk of crashes involving other road users: a population based case-control study

Regular cycling has been shown to improve health and well-being and has a role in tackling obesity and inactivity. Cycle collisions, particularly those involving motorised vehicles, can lead to significant mortality and morbidity and are currently a barrier to wider uptake of cycling. There is evidence that the conspicuity of cyclists may be a factor in some injury collisions. Low-cost, easy to use retro-reflective and fluorescent clothing and accessories (’conspicuity aids’) are widely available. Their effectiveness in reducing the risk of cycling collisions is currently unknown. This study was designed to investigate the relationship between the use of conspicuity aids and risk of collision or evasion crashes for utility and commuter cyclists in an urban setting in the UK.

• Record URL:
  http://etheses.nottingham.ac.uk/2855/
• Supplemental Notes:
  • PhD thesis
• Authors:
  • Miller, P
• Publication Date: 2012-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 310p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Clothing; Crash rates; Cyclists; Fluorescence; Retroreflectivity
• Uncontrolled Terms: Safe systems (road users)
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ATRI Terms: Case control study; Clothing; Conspicuity; Crash rate; Cyclist; Fluorescence; Injury prevention; Retroreflectivity
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Data and Information Technology; Materials; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01495555
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Oct 17 2013 10:02AM