Temporal, seasonal and weather effects on cycle volume: an ecological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cycling has the potential to provide health, environmental and economic benefits but the level of cycling is very low in New Zealand and many other countries. Adverse weather is often cited as a reason why people do not cycle. This study investigated temporal and seasonal variability in cycle volume and its association with weather in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city.

Methods

Two datasets were used: automated cycle count data collected on Tamaki Drive in Auckland by using ZELT Inductive Loop Eco-counters and weather data (gust speed, rain, temperature, sunshine duration) available online from the National Climate Database. Analyses were undertaken using data collected over one year (1 January to 31 December 2009). Normalised cycle volumes were used in correlat

SUBMITTER: Tin Tin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3368741 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature