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0116/2021 - Sociodemographic aspects, barriers and motivations of cyclistsa South Brazilian city: a study of mixed methods.
Aspectos sociodemográficos, barreiras e motivações de ciclistas de uma cidade sul-brasileira: um estudo de métodos mistos.

Author:

• Italo Fontoura Guimarães - Guimarães, I. F. - <fguimaraes.italo@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0215-0454

Co-author(s):

• Inácio Crochemore Mohnsam da Silva - da Silva, I. C. M. - <inacio_cms@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5390-8360
• José Antônio Bicca Ribeiro - Ribeiro, J. A. B. - <zeantonio.bicca@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1638-6687
• Cintia Ramos Nicoes - Nicoes, C. R. - <cintianicoes@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6209-8056
• Giancarlo Bacchieri - Bacchieri, G. - <gbacchieri@gmail.com, gibac@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1304-4339
• Felipe Fossati Reichert - Reichert, F. F. - Pelotas, RS - <ffreichert@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0951-9875


Abstract:

The aim of this study was to describe characteristics of use, sociodemographic and motivational aspects, concerning cyclist users of the cycle paths/tracks in the city of Pelotas (Brazil). A descriptive study was carried out applying mixed methods with quantitative and qualitative approaches. A total of 841 cyclists were randomly ed and assessed in the quantitative component. The majority of users were men (82.9%), belonging to the middle age group (55.8%) and workers in the construction industry and local commerce (47.4%). More than 80% of the participants used the bicycle for commuting purposes. Although the large majority reported using the bicycle even in rigorous winter and summer days, only 56.6% reported such use in rainy days. Nine interviews were performed in the qualitative component and the following barriers emerged: climate conditions related to the quality of streets, (rainy days); the conflicting traffic relationships; and the need for qualitative and quantitative improvements in the neighborhoods. Saving money with transport and health benefits (among leisure-time cyclists) are the main motivations for using a bicycle. Our results presents specific aspects of improvements in terms of public policies, and the necessity to prioritize actions to the most needed population is clear.

Keywords:

Cyclists; Barriers; Motivations; Cycle paths; Cycle tracks.

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Guimarães, I. F., da Silva, I. C. M., Ribeiro, J. A. B., Nicoes, C. R., Bacchieri, G., Reichert, F. F.. Sociodemographic aspects, barriers and motivations of cyclistsa South Brazilian city: a study of mixed methods.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2021/Apr). [Citado em 28/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/sociodemographic-aspects-barriers-and-motivations-of-cyclistsa-south-brazilian-city-a-study-of-mixed-methods/18015?id=18015&id=18015



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