OBJECTIVES The risk of injury to children riding bicycles has been previously documented. However, the specific risk arising from the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation to and from school is unknown. This study examines the incidence of bicycle related injuries among school age children. METHODS A comprehensive prospective injury registration system was established in Stavanger, Norw...

The objectives of this manuscript are (1) to evaluate the effectiveness of on-street bicycle lane in reducing crashes involving bicyclists on urban roads, (2) to quantify and compare risk to bicyclists on road segments with and without on-street bicycle lane, (3) to evaluate the effect of on-street bicycle lane on other road network users (all crashes), and, (4) to assess the role of on-network...

In this study a unique bicycle sharing program (BSP) is studied: BSP initiated by an urban transit provider (buses and trams). The idea that the combined use of BSPs buses trams could increase catchment area alone, therefore offering more competitive alternative for car. However, in scientific literature hardly any knowledge available regarding to what extent, whom how – combination used. This ...

The boom in bike-sharing is receiving growing attention as societies become more aware of the importance of active non-motorized traffic modes. However, the low usage of this transport mode in China raises concerns. The primary objective of this study is to explore factors affecting bike-sharing usage and satisfaction degree of bike-sharing among the bike-sharing user population in China. Data ...