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Effects of upgrading to cycle highways - An analysis of demand induction, use patterns and satisfaction before and after

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  • Skov-Petersen, Hans
  • Jacobsen, Jette Bredahl
  • Vedel, Suzanne Elizabeth
  • Thomas Alexander, Sick Nielsen
  • Rask, Simon

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The objective of the present study is to investigate the effects of improvements made to two large, interconnected bicycle infrastructure in the western suburbs of Copenhagen, Denmark, on bicycle volumes and mode share, and cyclists' behaviour, perceptions, and experiences.

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  • Skov-Petersen, Hans & Jacobsen, Jette Bredahl & Vedel, Suzanne Elizabeth & Thomas Alexander, Sick Nielsen & Rask, Simon, 2017. "Effects of upgrading to cycle highways - An analysis of demand induction, use patterns and satisfaction before and after," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 64(C), pages 203-210.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jotrge:v:64:y:2017:i:c:p:203-210
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2017.09.011
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