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Safety of Cyclists in Poland in the Context of European Road Traffic

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  • Mariusz Pyra

    (Faculty of Economic Sciences, John Paul II University in Biala Podlaska, 21-500 Biala Podlaska, Poland)

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The growing interest in cycling as a means of urban transport has led to an increased focus on cyclist safety as a key aspect of urban planning and transport policy. Simulation studies conducted by the International Transport Forum have demonstrated that reductions in CO 2 and other pollutants can be achieved in the context of urban transport, thus realising the goals of decarbonising road transport. The spread of modal transport in cities is a potential reality within the next decade. Bicycles play a significant role in this context. This article presents an analysis of data on accidents involving cyclists. National and international data were analysed to identify the main risk factors. The aim of the paper is to analyse the risk to cyclists with an attempt to identify and map the five biggest risks to cyclists in urban traffic. The aim of the research is to raise awareness of cyclist safety issues and to identify directions for further action to reduce accidents and improve overall road safety. The results of the conducted analyses indicate that the risk for cyclists in road traffic (including urban traffic) has been on a noticeable downward trend over the past five to ten years. This trend allows for the mapping of the most significant types/risks in cycling in urban environments, thereby enabling the implementation of risk management strategies based on the method of risk mapping.

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  • Mariusz Pyra, 2024. "Safety of Cyclists in Poland in the Context of European Road Traffic," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(9), pages 1-24, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:9:p:3682-:d:1384748
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    1. Rafael Hologa & Nils Riach, 2020. "Approaching Bike Hazards via Crowdsourcing of Volunteered Geographic Information," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(17), pages 1-14, August.
    2. Mariusz Pyra, 2023. "Bicycle Transport Infrastructure and the Challenge of Decarbonizing Road Transport in Polish Urban Centers," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(4), pages 680-717.
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