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A survey of the cyclists using off-road paths in Melbourne, Australia, was undertaken in April 2006. Intercept interviews were successfully completed with 14.2 per cent of the riders (a one in 7 sample), slightly short of the one in four sampling target. A 77 per cent response rate was achieved on the self-completion mail-back questionnaire. The 73 per cent/27 per cent male/female distribution in the returned questionnaires exactly matched the gender distribution observed in the tally count. Analysis of the questionnaire survey data highlighted that the vast majority of trips (85 per cent) were for commuting to work with recreational use accounting for approximately an order of magnitude less (8 per cent of all trips). On average cyclists spent over 50 per cent of their riding time on off-road facilities. If the off-road facilities were not available, approximately one in five (20 per cent) of riders would change modes. A slight majority (60 per cent) of those would turn to public transport as opposed to the car to complete their trip. These results highlight the role which bicycle facilities play in moderating demand for motorised transport options particularly during the peak commuting period.

Paper no. 07-1303

01386606

English

19p

2007-1

Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting

Bikeways; Field studies; Mode choice; Questionnaires; Travel behavior; Work trips

Melbourne (Australia)

Bicycle facilities; Bicycle path; Field study; Journey to work; Modal choice; Questionnaire; Travel behaviour

Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Terminals and Facilities

ATRI

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