Open AccessAnalysis of the development and safety of cycling in Szczecin
Author(s) -
T. Stoeck
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
przegląd komunikacyjny
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2544-6037
pISSN - 0033-2232
DOI - 10.35117/a_eng_18_05_06
Subject(s) - cycling , urban agglomeration , transport engineering , promotion (chess) , renting , public transport , business , environmental planning , engineering , civil engineering , environmental science , geography , political science , economics , economy , archaeology , politics , law
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.