The Profile of Bicycle Users, Their Perceived Difficulty to Cycle, and the Most Frequent Trip Origins and Destinations in Aracaju, Brazil

Mabliny Thuany, João Carlos N. Melo, João Pedro B. Tavares, Filipe M. J. Santos, Ellen C. M. Silva, André O. Werneck, Sayuri Dantas, Gerson Ferrari, Thiago H. Sá and Danilo R. Silva
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Mabliny Thuany: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil
João Carlos N. Melo: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil
João Pedro B. Tavares: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil
Filipe M. J. Santos: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil
Ellen C. M. Silva: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil
André O. Werneck: Center for Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health (NUPENS), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo 01246-904, Brazil
Sayuri Dantas: Non-Governmental Organization Associação Ciclo Urbano, Aracaju 49070-376, Brazil
Gerson Ferrari: Physical Activity, Sport and Health Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Santiago, Chile (USACH), Santiago 7500618, Chile
Thiago H. Sá: Center for Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health (NUPENS), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo 01246-904, Brazil
Danilo R. Silva: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 21, 1-10

Abstract: The objective of this study was to describe the profile of bicycle users, their perceived difficulty to cycle, and the most frequent trip origins and destinations in Aracaju, Northeast Brazil. Our cross-sectional study sampled 1001 participants and we collected information through structured interviews. Aged ≥15 years, participants were residents of all Aracaju’s neighborhoods and used a bicycle for commuting to work or for leisure. We observed that bicycle users in Aracaju are predominantly employed male subjects, aged between 18 and 40 years, and were the heads of their households. Most of the them reported “work” as the main reason for their bicycle trips and, “health” and “practicality” aspects as their main motivations for using bicycles. In general, the neighborhoods in the north and center of the city were identified as the most difficult for cycling, and the easiest trips occurred in places with cycle paths. As a conclusion of this study, we reaffirm the need for intersectoral actions that create favorable environments for active commuting and more sustainable cities.

Keywords: transportation; exercise; sedentary behavior; urbanization; city planning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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