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Showing 1 to 20 of 42 for “"Bicycling"”.
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Epicyclic Gear Train Solution Techniques with Application to Tandem Bicycling
This thesis presents a unification of kinematic and force-based methods for the design and analysis of planetary gear trains along with a discussion of potential applications in tandem biking. Specifically, this thesis will provide a simple solution technique for the general case of a two-degree of …
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Product design and development of an aerodynamic hydration system for bicycling and triathlon
Proper hydration and aerodynamic performance are both essential needs of a competitive cyclist or triathlete. Several aerodynamic systems have been developed for use on bicycles but few have been designed to be truly aerodynamic or easy to use. This project focused on the design and development of …
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An Exploratory Scenario for San Francisco to Become A Walking, Bicycling and Transit City
… are three major initiatives in this “Walking, Bicycling and Transit City” scenario, which includes practical non-vehicle transit, large capacity low-carbon public transit, and green vehicle alternative to satisfy the city’s need of mobility while minimizing the impact to the environment. The …
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Cycling in the Crescent City: An exploration of the spatial variation in bicycle commuting in New Orleans
… that are promoting and discouraging utilitarian bicycling. A review of existing literature on variables found to influence transportation bicycling is conducted, and a survey is disseminated to residents across the city to determine some of the motivations for and obstacles to transportation …
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Survey of Bicycle Trail-Users in New Orleans: Characteristics, Attitudes and Implications for Planning
… of the current and potential trail users. Making bicycling a safe mode of travel in an urban area involves influencing citizens at both the socialecological level and the travel-behavioral level, providing the culture around bicycling and the facilities available to do so.
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The Bicycle as a Transportation Vehicle: An Assessment of Bicycle Suitability in Bowling Green, Kentucky
… in the United States revealed that bicycling was an important mode of transportation in the late 1800s. Bicycles regained popularity in the 1970s, and many cities began to develop plans in order to handle the sudden increase in bicycling. Case studies of both foreign and domestic …
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The land use and built environment factors impacting where women are using bikeshare in Boston
… transportation, and a large gender gap exists in bicycling. Research suggests the gender gap is due to factors such as risk aversion, bicycling being less convenient to female household responsibility, and women having a stronger preference for safety than men. The objective of this thesis is to …
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Safety in Numbers? The Effect of Increasing Numbers of Bicycle Commuters on Bicycle-Automobile Collisions
… paper applies the safety in numbers effect to bicycling and pedestrian commuters in California cities from 2005 to 2011. The results indicate that cities with 10% more bicycle commuters will only see about 6% more collisions between cyclists and automobiles and thus have a lower average risk to …
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Safety in Numbers? The Effect of Increasing Numbers of Bicycle Commuters on Bicycle-Automobile Collisions
… paper applies the safety in numbers effect to bicycling and pedestrian commuters in California cities from 2005 to 2011. The results indicate that cities with 10% more bicycle commuters will only see about 6% more collisions between cyclists and automobiles and thus have a lower average risk to …
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Vélomobility - A critical analysis of planning and space
… This is been done by exploring the role of urban bicycling and transport planning. The theoretical frame of space, mobilities and power is used for analysing that role through case studies in two Scandinavian cities, Copenhagen and Stockholm. Urban bicycling is a good example of showing the …
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Motivating urban cycling through a blockchain-based financial incentives system
… space-efficient mode of transportation, such as bicycling, if effective policies and incentives were implemented. This thesis presents a blockchain-based financial incentives system where cyclists can leverage their activity and location data to receive financial compensation from organizations …
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Associations among Perceived Benefits, Barriers, Cues, and Physical Activity in Thai Primary Students
… top physical activities ranked by boys included bicycling, skipping and soccer, while the activities of girls were using a hula hoop, bicycling, and skipping. The findings of this study did not illustrate statistically significant relationships among independent variables and level of physical …
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New incentives to change modes : an experimental design to reduce single-occupant vehicle commuting in Kendall Square
… the long-run. By making transit, walking and bicycling the zero marginal cost choice while charging for parking and offering prizes for more sustainable commuting, employers, cities and individuals can reduce the demand for already limited parking spaces in an urban environment, live more …
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Design of a Transforming MTB Helmet
When bicycling offroad, terrain can vary dramatically from moment to moment. As a result, experienced riders often find themselves preferring the comfort of a trail helmet in certain conditions, and the safety of a full-face mountain bike helmet in others. Presently, in order to resolve this issue, …
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Beyond the Early Adopters: Examining the potential for car-sharing in Richmond, Virginia
… to encourage the use of transit, walking, and bicycling may play an important role in overcoming these obstacles and increasing the viability of car-sharing in Greater Richmond.
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Measuring Accessibility and Explaining Trends in Commute Mode Choice in Washington, D.C. from 1970 - 2000
… such as public transit, walking, and bicycling, while others haven't. Findings demonstrate that demographic variables such as percent Hispanic and foreign born were the strongest predictors of change in commute mode share followed by distance to train station. Land use variables …
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The research and design of a low cost, all terrain, mechanically advantageous wheelchair for developed markets
… competitors and analogous technology. Notably, bicycling componentry, which is both appropriately engineered and ubiquitous, allows for drivetrain mechanism innovation within the wheelchair space. This leads to a robust, low cost, and mechanically advantageous wheelchair design for developed …
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Framework for a lottery-based incentive scheme and its influence on commuting behaviors : an MIT case study
… credits when they travel to work via walking, bicycling, taking public transit or carpooling instead of driving alone. The credits accrued can either be used to exchange for a deterministic cash prize, or a chance to enter a grand lottery draw. This thesis reviews the research literature to …
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Active transportation prediction using Theory of Planned Behavior among college students
… under one’s own power. Examples of AT include bicycling and walking. This mode of transportation may be a helpful tool promoting physical activity. The purpose of this study was to describe predictors of active transportation behavior among University of Cincinnati students. Students were …
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