Practical application of the results of opinion polls in the development of urban cycling

Abstract

The article considers the possibility of using the results of sociological surveys of the population in the field of solving problems for the development of cycling in cities. A bicycle has many advantages over a car. However, the existing transport systems are not adapted to their practical use. In order to develop cycling, it is necessary to make serious changes in the sphere of urban transport planning. To do this, you need to know the transport preferences of the local population. A simple and effective way to achieve this is through opinion polls. A comprehensive version of such a survey was developed by MADI specialists. It includes ten blocks, of which the last three are designed to determine priority tasks in the field of bicycle transport infrastructure development, the best places to place bike parks and public bike rental (bike sharing) stations. Analysis of the results of this survey, obtained in 2022 and 2023, showed firstly a high degree of convergence, and secondly that the majority of residents of Moscow is generally positive about the problem of cycling development. At the same time, according to the results of the analysis, eight theses were formulated on what activities should be organized to accelerate this process. In conclusion, it should be noted that the goals set by the author have been achieved, and the possibility of using the results of sociological surveys in the field of transport planning has been proven.