The safety challenge of increased cycling
Citation:
Short, J., Caulfield, B, The safety challenge of increased cycling, Transport Policy, 33, 2014, 154 - 165Download Item:
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Abstract:
Many countries have recently set out policy frameworks to support
the growth of
cycling.
However, increased cycling can mean more collisions, injuries and even fatalities.
This
paper discusses the
role of safety in cycling policy in the particular case of Ireland, which is
one of the countries that has a government
-
endorsed policy to increase cycling. It examines
available information on cycling
,
including
police
-
reported
accident data over the las
t fifteen
years and more recent hospital
accident
data. Comparisons are made for injuries between
the two sources and data matching and capture
-
recapture methods used to estimate
injuries. The deficiencies in data are analysed and suggestions for improveme
nts made.
It is
argued that gaps in available data have led to accident risks being
poorly
understood.
The
paper
discuss
es how a convergence in cycling and safety policy can be achieved and
suggests additional measures including a cycling safety target, in
creased communication on
cycling safety, lower urban speeds and compulsory wearing of helmets for children.
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Author: CAULFIELD, BRIAN
Type of material:
Journal ArticleSeries/Report no:
Transport Policy33
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