A Master’s research project submitted to the Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in GIS and Remote Sensing. Johannesburg, 2017. / Recent initiatives by the city of Johannesburg to increase non-motorised transport through the installation of bicycle infrastructure were conducted without consulting the cycling preferences of the public. This study distributed a cycling preference survey, achieving fair reliability using the weighted Kappa statistic, in which potential users indicated the most important spatial factors for ideal cycling routes through Likert-scale answers. Importance rankings derived by Likert sums were combined with variability-explaining rankings derived by modified principal component analysis using polychoric correlation coefficients to produce a final list of retained spatial variables. These variables were quantified using secondary spatial data sets which were dichotomized into Boolean operators for network attributes in ArcGIS Network Analyst. The solved routes using the spatial factors derived by survey respondents were significantly different from the simple shortest-path routes between pre-defined origin and destination nodes. Shortcomings in the directness of the solved routes qualify their use as an initial step for non-motorised transport planning rather than a strict, unmodifiable route for bicycle lanes. Further experimentation with higher quality spatial data, custom routing algorithms, and a larger survey population may yield improved results in the future. The incorporation of local cyclists and future cyclists are a key factor in bicycle route design that should be included in non-motorised transport planning. / LG2018

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2005 / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 129 p. : ill. (some col.), maps. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.

xi, 43 p. : ill. (some col.) A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. / Car use has become the dominant form of transportation, contributing to the health, environmental, and sprawl issues our nation is facing. Alternative modes of transport within urban environments are viable options in alleviating many of these problems. This thesis looks the habits and trends of bicyclists along the Midtown Greenway, a bicycle/pedestrian pathway that runs through Minneapolis, Minnesota and questions whether implementing non-auto throughways has encouraged bicyclists to bike further and to more destinations since its completion in 2006. The methods used to gather data were in-person five-minute surveys given to bicyclists, and analysis of existing data provided by non-profit organizations. Results included mapping each surveyed trip to see taken routes as well as qualitative and quantitative answers. Answers varied, but overall, it seemed that both commuting and leisure riders have increased their trips and distance within Minneapolis since completion of the path, advocating for off-street routes within the city. / Committee in Charge: Dr. Jean Stockard; Dr. Marc Schlossberg, AICP; Lisa Peterson-Bender, AICP

Thesis (M.U.D.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-79).

This project examines the effectiveness of a citizens' advisory committee initiated by the author to assist in the development of a bicycle facilities plan for Madison County, Indiana. A "ladder of citizen participation" was used to rank the level of citizen participation achieved. The MCCOG Bicycle Facility Plan was authored as part of the creative project is also studied in this project. Two components of the plan that were analyzed were the plan's success in meeting performance criteria, and the plan's approach in dealing with the question of separating bicycle traffic from auto traffic or integrating bicycles with auto traffic.This study finds that the participatory process is dynamic and that the level of citizen participation is variable and perhaps progressive. The plan was measured for meeting benchmarks of accessibility and continuity in its proposed routes. Local systems were found to have an integrated approach, while regional systems tend to have a nearly even mix of separated and integrated route systems. / Department of Urban Planning

Dissertation (M. Appl. Sc.) -- Lincoln University, 2008. / Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M.S.)--Northwest Missouri State University, 2008. / The full text of the thesis is included in the pdf file. Title from title screen of full text.pdf file (viewed on December 17, 2008) Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.U.D.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-79) Also available in print.

Submitted by Filipe dos Santos (fsantos@pucsp.br) on 2017-11-14T12:34:20Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Fabio Scaringella Tarikian.pdf: 2584910 bytes, checksum: 9d6c6ce9e8afb2a6af3850006ea46728 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-11-14T12:34:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Fabio Scaringella Tarikian.pdf: 2584910 bytes, checksum: 9d6c6ce9e8afb2a6af3850006ea46728 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-10-30 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Based on the analysis of the evolution of urban space and its main features throughout the historical and social development of the city of São Paulo, this dissertation presents a sociological analysis of the recent measures and policies to encourage the use of active transport, in particular the bicycle system, which has received a significant increase in recent years. Based on multidisciplinary tools, with special emphasis on the theory of 'Right to the City', we sought to deepen knowledge about the urban evolution model in the city of São Paulo, to correlate it with patterns of organization of mobility and transportation, considered as one of the main problems of the municipality today, in order to analyze its effects and consequences on social life in view of the mobilization around the appropriation or reconquest of the Urban Public Space / Tendo como pano de fundo a análise acerca do processo de evolução do espaço urbano e suas principais especificidades ao longo do desenvolvimento histórico e social na cidade de São Paulo, a presente dissertação faz uma análise sociológica sobre as recentes medidas e políticas de incentivo ao uso de transporte ativo, em especial o sistema cicloviário, que recebeu significativo incremento nos últimos anos. Partindo-se de ferramental multidisciplinar, com especial ênfase na teoria do ‘Direito à Cidade`, buscou-se aprofundar o conhecimento sobre o modelo de evolução urbana na cidade de São Paulo, para correlacioná-lo com padrões de organização de mobilidade e transporte, tido como um dos principais problemas do município atualmente, para, enfim, analisar seus efeitos e consequências sobre a vida social em vista da mobilização em torno da apropriação ou reconquista do Espaço Público Urbano

Bicycle use is increasing in many parts of the U.S. Local and regional governments have set ambitious bicycle mode share goals as part of their strategy to curb greenhouse gas emissions and relieve traffic congestion. In particular, Portland, Oregon has set a 25% mode share goal for 2030 (PBOT 2010). Currently bicycle mode share in Portland is 6.1% of all trips. Other cities and regional planning organizations are also setting ambitious bicycle mode share goals and increasing bicycle facilities and programs to encourage bicycling. Increases in bicycle mode share are being encouraged to increase. However, cities with higher-than-average bicycle mode share are beginning to experience locations with bicycle traffic congestion, especially during peak commute hours. Today, there are no established methods are used to describe or measure bicycle traffic flows. In the 1960s, the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) introduced Level of Service (LOS) measurements to describe traffic flow and capacity of motor vehicles on highways using an A-to-F grading system; "A" describes free flow traffic with no maneuvering constraints for the driver and an "F" grade corresponds to over capacity situations in which traffic flow breaks down or becomes "jammed". LOS metrics were expanded to highway and road facilities, operations and design. In the 1990s, the HCM introduced LOS measurements for transit, pedestrians, and bicycles. Today, there are many well established and emerging bicycle level of service (BLOS) methods that measure the stress, comfort and perception of safety of bicycle facilities. However, it was been assumed that bicycle traffic volumes are low and do not warrant the use of a LOS measure for bicycle capacity and traffic flow. There are few BLOS methods that take bicycle flow into consideration, except for in the case of separated bicycle and bicycle-pedestrian paths. This thesis investigated the state of BLOS capacity methods that use bicycle volumes as a variable. The existing methods were applied to bicycle facility elements along a corridor that experiences high bicycle volumes in Portland, Oregon. Using data from the study corridor, BLOS was calculated and a sensitivity analysis was applied to each of the methods to determine how sensitive the models are to each of the variables used. An intercept survey was conducted to compare the BLOS capacity scores calculated for the corridor with the users' perception. In addition, 2030 bicycle mode share for the study corridor was estimated and the implications of increased future bicycle congestion were discussed. Gaps in the BLOS methods, limitations of the thesis study and future research were summarized. In general, the existing methods for BLOS capacity are intended for separated paths; they are not appropriate for existing high traffic flow facilities. Most of the BLOS traffic flow methods that have been developed are most sensitive to bicycle volumes. Some of these models may be a good starting point to improve BLOS capacity and traffic flow measures for high bicycle volume locations. Without the tools to measure and evaluate the patterns of bicycle capacity and traffic flow, it will be difficult to monitor and mitigate bicycle congestion and to plan for efficient bicycle facilities in the future. This report concludes that it is now time to develop new BLOS capacity measures that address bicycle traffic flow.