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AuthorAlmallah, Mustafa
AuthorAlhajyaseen, Wael
AuthorHussain, Qinaat
AuthorMohammad, Anas
AuthorAlqaradawi, Mohammed
Available date2022-10-19T12:52:22Z
Publication Date2022
Publication NameProcedia Computer Science
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2022.03.018
CitationAlmallah, M., Alhajyaseen, W., Hussain, Q., Mohammad, A., & AlQaradawi, M. (2022). Promoting cycling activities in the State of Qatar: Challenges and potential treatments. Procedia Computer Science, 201, 117-125.
ISSN1877-0509
URIhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85132184136&origin=inward
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/35231
AbstractIn the last few decades, cycling has received an increased attention due to its health, social, and economical benefits. Many countries are adopting different policies to encourage cycling as a daily mode of transport. In this paper, the main barriers and motivators to cycling and their relation to demographic factors were investigated. In addition, main trip purposes of cycling and the effect of seasonal variation on trips duration were studied in the State of Qatar. Data was obtained through questionnaire by interviewing 272 respondents. Descriptive statistics and correlations were conducted to investigate the causal relationships. Most of the respondents reported that they cycle for exercise/leisure purpose. Due to weather conditions, cyclists are willing to cycle more in the winter season compared to summer for all trip purposes. Results also revealed a significant relation between different barriers/motivators and demographic factors such as gender, age and ethnicity. The results of this study could be beneficial to policymakers in identifying the main barriers and motivators for the public in order to promote cycling.
SponsorQatar University Student Grant [QUST-1-CENG-2022-384]
Languageen
PublisherElsevier B.V.
SubjectBarriers to Cycling
Bicycle
Cycling
Cyclists
Motivators to Cycling
TitlePromoting cycling activities in the State of Qatar: Challenges and potential treatments
TypeArticle
Pagination117-125
Volume Number201
dc.accessType Open Access


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