Table 2.
Transportation methods (N=33).
| Transportation methods | n (%) | ||
| Participants own the following | |||
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Bike | 20 (61) | |
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E-bike | 0 (0) | |
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Car or truck | 24 (73) | |
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Motorcycle or motor scooter | 1 (3) | |
| What is your most frequent method of transportation? | |||
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Walk | 12 (36) | |
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Bicycle | 5 (15) | |
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Drive | 15 (46) | |
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Public transportation | 1 (3) | |
| How do you usually get to and from the following locations? | |||
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School | ||
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Walk | 19 (58) |
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Bicycle | 8 (24) |
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Public transportation | 0 (0) |
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Drive | 6 (18) |
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Social engagements (parties, religious events, concerts, sporting events) | ||
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Walk | 6 (18) |
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Bicycle | 2 (6 |
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Public transportation | 1 (3) |
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Drive | 23 (70) |
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Other | 1 (3) |
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Work | ||
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Walk | 11 (33) |
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Bicycle | 4 (12) |
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Public transportation | 0 (0) |
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Drive | 17 (52) |
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Other | 1 (3) |
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Stores or shops | ||
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Walk | 1 (3) |
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Bicycle | 4 (12) |
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Public transportation | 0 (0) |
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Drive | 27 (82) |
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Other | 1 (3) |
| What obstacles are the most challenging in using bicycles for transportation purposes (select all that apply)? | |||
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Safety concerns | 10 (30) | |
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Lack of dedicated bike paths | 10 (30) | |
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Decreased convenience | 12 (36) | |
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Time | 13 (39) | |
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Physical exertion | 4 (12) | |
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Inclement weather | 14 (42) | |
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Cost | 6 (18) | |
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Perceived negativity associated with biking | 1 (3) | |
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Other (open-ended) | ||
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Lack of bike racks at destination | 1 (3) |
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Time of day and darkness or cold | 1 (3) |
| Do you consider using a bicycle for transportation to be viewed negatively among your peers? | |||
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Definitely not | 17 (52) | |
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Probably not | 11 (33) | |
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Might or might not | 4 (12) | |
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Probably yes | 1 (3) | |
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Definitely yes | 0 (0) | |
| What benefits do you see in using bicycles for transportation? (open-ended) | |||
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Cheaper | 15 (45) | |
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Environmentally friendly | 12 (36) | |
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Exercise | 23 (70) | |
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Fun | 5 (15) | |
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Faster than walking | 5 (15) | |
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Can get exercise and transport at same time | 4 (12) | |
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No time spent looking for parking | 3 (9) | |