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Cycling in later li...
Cycling in later life : To cycle or not to cycle
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- Ryan, Jean (författare)
- Division of Transport and Roads, Department of Technology and Society, Lund University, Sweden; Centre for Ageing and Supportive Environments, Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Sweden
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- Svensson, Helena (författare)
- Division of Transport and Roads, Department of Technology and Society, Lund University, Sweden
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- Rosenkvist, Jenny (författare)
- Centre of Research on Welfare Health and Sport, School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Sweden
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- Schmidt, Steven (författare)
- Centre for Ageing and Supportive Environments, Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Sweden
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- Wretstrand, Anders (författare)
- Division of Transport and Roads, Department of Technology and Society, Lund University, Sweden
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- Técnico Lisboa, 2015
- 2015
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: TRANSED 2015. - : Técnico Lisboa. - 9789892062624 ; , s. B335-B336
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Abstract
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- The importance of introducing measures to increase the modal share of cycling has come to the fore in both policy and research in recent years. The benefits of increased cycling are wide-ranging; with cycling often considered to contribute to more attractive public spaces, increased safety, and more sustainable urban life. However, these increases are largely attributed to commuter traffic, with older persons somewhat underrepresented. There is, however, some evidence to suggest that developing strategies for cycling promotion across the lifespan, and particularly into later life, would allow people to continue travelling by bicycle as they age. Employing a mixed method approach, this study aims to gain a greater insight into cycling as a mode of transport among those in later life. The study explores (1) the key differences between older cyclists and older non-cyclists; (2) the perceptions of older cyclists in relation to cycling as a mode of transport; and (3) the factors which are associated with cycling cessation in later life. A survey aimed to capture the trends at play when it comes to cycling among those aged 65-85 living in Malmö city. Two focus groups were carried out in order to gain a deeper insight into older persons’ perspectives and perceptions with respect to cycling. The focus group discussion guide comprised two main themes: ‘Reasons for cycling/not cycling’; and ‘The cycling experience in Malmö’. The results of this study suggest that campaigns aimed at increasing the awareness and consideration of other road users towards older cyclists, as well as the introduction of clearer and more visible signage could support older cyclists in prolonging their cycling, as well as improving the experience they have as they do cycle. Increasing awareness of the health benefits of cycling could be another means of encouraging people to continue cycling as they age.
Ämnesord
- TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Samhällsbyggnadsteknik -- Transportteknik och logistik (hsv//swe)
- ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Civil Engineering -- Transport Systems and Logistics (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- older persons
- cycling
- cycling cessation
- urban transport
- health
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- vet (ämneskategori)
- kon (ämneskategori)
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