Most locations across the world have a large un-tapped pool of people who do not bike at all and an even larger pool who do not bike for transportation. To increase cycling, we must better understand this group and the reasons they do not ride. I propose a new theory that suggests everyone has a list of “must-haves” that must be in place before they will bike. While there are many possible cycling needs, I introduce five in this paper: Safety, Comfort, Relative Convenience, Availability of Tools, and Social Approval.
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NJSPL – Exploring Stress Levels of E-Scooter Riders
Today’s NJSPL blog examined a recent real-world e-scooter user experiment with the purpose of better understanding the factors that lead to unsafe and unpleasant travel experiences for e-scooter users.
Kelcie Ralph, PhD, named to Mobility Safety Advisory Group
The National Safety Council (NSC) set up a Mobility Safety Advisory Group (MSAG) of non-NSC people from the private sector, government, non-profit organizations and academia which will advise the NSC Roadway Safety Practice on tactics and strategies that can best...
Research: Can a racial justice frame help overcome opposition to automated traffic enforcement?
Recently, automated enforcement has attracted new supporters who see traffic cameras as a way to reduce racial profiling and minimize violent encounters between police and the public.
New “road diet” study by Voorhees Transportation Center could create a safer Livingston Avenue
A new research study from the Bloustein School’s Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, “Costs and Benefits of a Road Diet for Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey,” found that by including turning lanes and bike lanes will not only create safer streets for...
EJB MPP’s present practicum report to OSHA, EPA officials in Washington
On May 7, a team of Bloustein M.P.P. students traveled down Washington, DC to present their practicum report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The practicum is the capstone project for the M.P.P program and the students researched the state...