@article{ref1,
title="Introducing Johannesburg's new cycle lanes to potential student users: experiences, impact and recommendations",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2020",
author="De Wet, T. and Dzinotyiweyi, T. and Ellison, G. T. H.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The present study evaluated an intervention designed to introduce University students as potential users of Johannesburg's cycle lanes. Participants: A total of 393 undergraduate and postgraduate students from the University of Johannesburg took part. <br><br>METHODS: Following cycling and safety training, participants undertook a 1.2 km supervised cycle ride between University of Johannesburg campuses using loaned bicycles. The evaluation of the intervention drew on quantitative and qualitative data collected using participant questionnaires; and fieldworkers' photographic and reflective accounts. <br><br>RESULTS: Perceived cycling competency improved following the intervention, though similar proportions of participants became more and less interested in bicycle ownership (7-8%). The physical effort entailed; and flaws in the design and maintenance of cycle lanes (that affected utility and safety) were the strongest themes emerging from the qualitative analyses. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The supervised cycle rides improved perceived cycling competency, but also enabled participants to reappraise the potential benefits and desirability of bicycle ownership.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2020.1817031",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2020.1817031"
}