Analysis of the development and safety of cycling in Szczecin

The article presents the problem of cycling, which, in spite of positive aspects, is consistent with the development and harmonious functioning of modern urban agglomerations, constitutes a transport subsystem characterized by high number of traffic incidents. The rising trend of accidents and collisions is in the case of highly urbanized areas, where two-wheelers are increasingly popular due to their high mobility, but also relatively low travel and maintenance costs. The analysis takes into consideration the role of maintenance-free rental systems, which contribute to the promotion of comfortable and environmentally friendly means of transport. The example of the Szczecin City Bike "Bike S" was used, which is a civic project gaining increasing support from various social groups and treated as a substitute for public transport.