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    Highlights Novel approach for collection of cycle-path asset condition data. User perception study to develop user based condition rating system. Cycling infrastructure asset condition monitoring procedure. Exploratory factor analysis utilised to determine variables associated with off-road cycle path user satisfaction. Surface quality rating system for local authorities to supplement direct visual inspection.

    Abstract The UK National Cycle Network comprises 23,660km of cycling and walking paths of which a significant percentage is dedicated off-road infrastructure. This represents a significant civil engineering infrastructure asset that currently contributes to the provision of a sustainable transport mode option nationwide. Commuting and recreational cyclists have observed the often hazardous conditions on these paths. There are various simple measures that could be taken to improve the maintenance of such off-road paths. Reliance on walk-over surveys (direct visual inspection) and path users notifying the local authority may not be tackling maintenance in a resource efficient manner. The proposed inspection method includes the use of an instrumented bicycle to examine cycle path condition through user perception of satisfaction and quality. A questionnaire was conducted to identify the attributes of off-road cycling infrastructure people find most important in relation to their personal satisfaction. An exploratory factor analysis was undertaken on perception study data to elucidate the determination of the variables associated with perceived user satisfaction. The study has shown that people find maintenance issues to be of high importance, especially surface issues. From exploratory factor analysis of results, satisfaction has been found to load with comfort and safety. Field testing was then conducted using subjective user opinions and objective vibration data. These results were then used to assist the creation of dedicated user perception based surface condition rating-scales.


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    Titel :

    Engineering condition assessment of cycling infrastructure: Cyclists’ perceptions of satisfaction and comfort


    Beteiligte:
    Calvey, J.C. (Autor:in) / Shackleton, J.P. (Autor:in) / Taylor, M.D. (Autor:in) / Llewellyn, R. (Autor:in)


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2015-04-28


    Format / Umfang :

    10 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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