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. 2018 Nov 29;4(4):e10461. doi: 10.2196/10461

Table 2.

Transportation methods (N=33).

Transportation methods n (%)
Participants own the following

Bike 20 (61)

E-bike 0 (0)

Car or truck 24 (73)

Motorcycle or motor scooter 1 (3)
What is your most frequent method of transportation?

Walk 12 (36)

Bicycle 5 (15)

Drive 15 (46)

Public transportation 1 (3)
How do you usually get to and from the following locations?

School


Walk 19 (58)


Bicycle 8 (24)


Public transportation 0 (0)


Drive 6 (18)

Social engagements (parties, religious events, concerts, sporting events)


Walk 6 (18)


Bicycle 2 (6


Public transportation 1 (3)


Drive 23 (70)


Other 1 (3)

Work


Walk 11 (33)


Bicycle 4 (12)


Public transportation 0 (0)


Drive 17 (52)


Other 1 (3)

Stores or shops


Walk 1 (3)


Bicycle 4 (12)


Public transportation 0 (0)


Drive 27 (82)


Other 1 (3)
What obstacles are the most challenging in using bicycles for transportation purposes (select all that apply)?

Safety concerns 10 (30)

Lack of dedicated bike paths 10 (30)

Decreased convenience 12 (36)

Time 13 (39)

Physical exertion 4 (12)

Inclement weather 14 (42)

Cost 6 (18)

Perceived negativity associated with biking 1 (3)

Other (open-ended)


Lack of bike racks at destination 1 (3)


Time of day and darkness or cold 1 (3)
Do you consider using a bicycle for transportation to be viewed negatively among your peers?

Definitely not 17 (52)

Probably not 11 (33)

Might or might not 4 (12)

Probably yes 1 (3)

Definitely yes 0 (0)
What benefits do you see in using bicycles for transportation? (open-ended)

Cheaper 15 (45)

Environmentally friendly 12 (36)

Exercise 23 (70)

Fun 5 (15)

Faster than walking 5 (15)

Can get exercise and transport at same time 4 (12)

No time spent looking for parking 3 (9)