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7 Study Methodology In this study, investigations center on the revealed preferences of existing cyclists and the stated preferences of potential cyclists through a multi-method data collection effort. First, focus groups were held to explore current and potential users' needs and preferences and to aid in survey design in later steps.
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8 Bicyclist Facility Preferences and Effects on Increasing Bicycle Trips • In Chattanooga, Tennessee, about 2 miles of traditional (unprotected) bike lanes was implemented in Summer 2018.
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Study Methodology 9 first major study of this nature, Nelson and Allen (1997) , evaluated data from 18 major U.S.
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10 Bicyclist Facility Preferences and Effects on Increasing Bicycle Trips on the city or census-tract level. Several studies have found a positive link between a person's propensity to cycle and the presence of dedicated facilities (Moudon et al.
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Study Methodology 11 improved after the implementation of new bicycling facilities, though they lacked an analysis to describe differences in preferences or use. Rissel et al.
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12 Bicyclist Facility Preferences and Effects on Increasing Bicycle Trips Forsyth et al.
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Study Methodology 13 bicycling comfort, liking bicycling, needing a car, limiting driving, liking transit, the need to run errands on the commute, the need to drive, and a preference for living in a bikeable community. Other individual factors include exercise habits (Moudon et al.
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14 Bicyclist Facility Preferences and Effects on Increasing Bicycle Trips The needs, behaviors, and preferences of cyclists may vary based on trip type. Trip purpose likely plays at least a small part in explaining inconsistencies between studies in this regard.
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Study Methodology 15 As the focus groups began, participants were prompted to share background involving their experiences as cyclists and how they viewed the bicycling conditions of their communities. Respondents were also asked to share their thoughts on things that make them feel comfortable when bicycling.
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Not Applicable Four Lanes, No Parking Not Applicable Sharrow Bike Lane Buffered Bike Lane (Traffic-side Buffer) Buffered Bike Lane (Parking-side Buffer)
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Study Methodology 17 infrastructure. On completion of the focus groups, the first-wave survey was finalized and distributed.
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18 Bicyclist Facility Preferences and Effects on Increasing Bicycle Trips rely on previously tested and vetted questions and to maximize opportunities for cross-study comparisons of results. The resulting survey contained six sections: A
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Figure 2.8. Images of infrastructure configurations for different roadway layouts used in survey.
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20 Bicyclist Facility Preferences and Effects on Increasing Bicycle Trips Incentives of either a free treat at a local store or a $2 bill were offered to those who responded. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the team, the responses were far fewer than anticipated, with only 175 online responses and 276 postcards returned.
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Study Methodology 21 In addition to general perceptions, the research team also wanted to measure recognition of changes in bicycle facilities. The goal was to measure recognition of the addition of any bicycling facility, as well as to properly identify what facility was added.
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