The Use of Bike Infrastructures in Suburban Public High Schools
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Bike Infrastructure, Usage, Suburban, Public High SchoolAbstract
The growing use of motorized vehicles such as cars has greatly contributed to the modern declining environment. This situation is partly caused by the decreased use of active transportation methods, including biking. Previous research has revealed that in highly populated areas, biking is quite common when compared to biking in areas with lower population density. Furthermore, studies reveal that there is a severe lack of research done regarding active transportation methods in areas with lower population density. This study used a quantitative analysis method where participants were asked to rate physical factors regarding the bike infrastructure surrounding the school. This study aims to identify the specific factors that most affect students’ decision to bike in the mornings to and from a high school. The results of this study reveal that the most influential factors for students when making the decision to bike are traffic, terrain, and the availability of bike-housing facilities. These results may not be applicable to the entire suburban population as the participants in this study were a fraction of the population and can only be applied to the group in the study. The results of this study may also not apply to areas with differing weather conditions, infrastructures, and other factors.
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