Bicycle riding in the A.C.T., 1991: A market survey

This study was designed to quantify the extent and type of bicycle use in the A.C.T. and to provide some insights into the reasons for bicycle use. The study aimed to determine the numbers and characteristics of current riders and non-riders, and to establish various attitudinal scales to assist in better understanding and predicting reasons behind the choice of the bicycle as a transport mode. The survey covered: number of bicycles owned in the household, frequency of riding a bike, mode of transport to work, travel time to work, distance to work, frequency of riding to work, reasons for not riding to work, factors which may influence the decision to ride to work (such as availability of a change room, bicycle storage facilities), frequency of riding to educational institutions, frequency of using a bicycle for shopping, other bicycle trips, usage of bicycle paths/footpaths/roads, where the rider stores their bike at their destination, whether the rider has lights, carry bag, gears, reflectors and a helmet, who does the bicycle maintenance, bicycle accidents, and attitudes which may influence the decision to ride a bicycle (e.g. fears for safety, embarrassment, physical fitness, concern for the environment, and concerns about time and money). Background variables covered were: age, sex, suburb of residence, and employment status (works vs doesn't work).