http://www.sss9.or.kr/paperpdf/mmd/SSS9_2013_REF057_P.pdf
MEASURING THE CHANGES IN AGGREGATE CYCLING PATTERNS
BETWEEN 2003 AND 2012 FROM A SPACE SYNTAX PERSPECTIVE
Stephen Law
One of the principal arguments for elevated cycle routes is that cyclists don't like taking back streets. Elevated cycle lanes are the only way to install, quiet safe cycle space on busy streets that cyclists want to use.
This paper provides persuasive data that suggests that the introduction of blue routes (safe cycling) increases cycle usage but people will still prefer to travel on a busy High Street over a quiet segregated route.
Basically it says that given the choice between a safe route and a simple quick route cyclists will prefer the simple quick route even if it doesn't have a cycle lane marking. Cyclists will use quieter routes if they have special markings ( safe cycle lanes to help to boost cycling).
This paper also suggests that amenities on route aren't that important ( at least on this test area).
As a background observation it's fantastic to see a 1000% increase in cycling from 2003 to 2012!
BETWEEN 2003 AND 2012 FROM A SPACE SYNTAX PERSPECTIVE
Stephen Law
One of the principal arguments for elevated cycle routes is that cyclists don't like taking back streets. Elevated cycle lanes are the only way to install, quiet safe cycle space on busy streets that cyclists want to use.
This paper provides persuasive data that suggests that the introduction of blue routes (safe cycling) increases cycle usage but people will still prefer to travel on a busy High Street over a quiet segregated route.
Basically it says that given the choice between a safe route and a simple quick route cyclists will prefer the simple quick route even if it doesn't have a cycle lane marking. Cyclists will use quieter routes if they have special markings ( safe cycle lanes to help to boost cycling).
This paper also suggests that amenities on route aren't that important ( at least on this test area).
As a background observation it's fantastic to see a 1000% increase in cycling from 2003 to 2012!
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