0116/2021 - Aspectos sociodemográficos, barreiras e motivações de ciclistas de uma cidade sul-brasileira: um estudo de métodos mistos. Sociodemographic aspects, barriers and motivations of cyclistsa South Brazilian city: a study of mixed methods.
O objetivo foi descrever características de uso e aspectos sociodemográficos e motivacionais de ciclistas usuários do sistema cicloviário da cidade de Pelotas (RS). Foi realizado um estudo de métodos mistos com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa. No total, 841 ciclistas foram amostrados aleatoriamente e entrevistados no componente transversal descritivo do estudo. A maior parte dos usuários eram homens (82,9%), pertencentes a faixa etária entre 30–59 anos (55,8%) e trabalhadores da construção civil ou comércio (47,4%). Mais de 80% utilizam a bicicleta como deslocamento. Embora a grande maioria tenha relatado utilizar bicicleta mesmo em dias de verão e inverno rigorosos, apenas 56,6% relataram manter o uso em dias de chuva. Nove entrevistas semiestruturadas foram realizadas no componente qualitativo e emergiram barreiras como condições climáticas atreladas à qualidade das vias (dias de chuva), relações de trânsito conflituosas e necessidade de melhoria e ampliação das vias em direção aos bairros. Entre as motivações, foram destacadas questões de economia de gastos com transporte e de cuidados da saúde (entre os ciclistas de lazer). Os resultados encontrados apresentam subsídios específicos para intervenções de políticas públicas e necessidade de foco de acordo com seus usuários.
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.
Sociodemographic aspects, barriers and motivations of cyclistsa South Brazilian city: a study of mixed methods.
Resumo (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.
Guimarães, I. F., da Silva, I. C. M., Ribeiro, J. A. B., Nicoes, C. R., Bacchieri, G., Reichert, F. F.. Aspectos sociodemográficos, barreiras e motivações de ciclistas de uma cidade sul-brasileira: um estudo de métodos mistos.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2021/Abr). [Citado em 18/09/2024].
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