Studying bicyclists’ perceived level of safety using a cycling simulator combined with immersive virtual reality
Abstract
There is a need for methods that provide a better understanding of bicyclists’ perceived safety and comfort on currently unavailable bicycling facilities. Different survey methods have been used to study bicyclists’ behaviour, experiences, and preferences; ranging from verbally described bicycling facilities to surveys including images and videos. Virtual Reality (VR) experiments blur the boundaries between SP and RP surveys and provide a realistic sense of design. This research introduces a novel research method and discusses the results of an experiment using a cycling simulator combined with immersive VR. Each participant bicycled along five bicycling environment on an instrumented bicycle. In total 150 participants participated in this experiment and answered a questionnaire asking about demographics, bicycling attitudes, and perceptions and preferences after bicycling in VR. ANOVA tests discuss how each bicycling environment and ambient traffic / pedestrian volume affect perceived level of safety (PLOS) and willingness to bicycle (WTB). Results show that VR is a valuable tool to evaluate future street designs and can inform transport and urban planning. Show more
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https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000356563Publication status
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ETH Zurich, Future Cities LaboratoryEvent
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Bicycling perceived level of safety; Cycling simulator; Virtual reality experiment; Bicycle survey methodsOrganisational unit
08058 - Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC) / Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC)03521 - Axhausen, Kay W. (emeritus) / Axhausen, Kay W. (emeritus)
02655 - Netzwerk Stadt u. Landschaft ARCH u BAUG / Network City and Landscape ARCH and BAUG
08060 - FCL / FCL
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