Analysis of Barriers to the Use of Bicycle Sharing Shirazi Citizens in Recreation and Urban Travel

Subject Areas : Sport Sciences Quarterly

zahra  heydarinaghdali ¹ (گروه تربیت بدنی و علوم ورزشی ، واحد جهرم، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، جهرم، ایران)
masoud  naderian ² (گروه مدیریت ورزشی، دانشکده تربیت بدنی، دانشگاه اصفهان، اصفهان ، ایران)
korosh  ssarvarzadeh ³ (گروه علوم اجتماعی، واحد جهرم، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، جهرم، ایران)

Received: 2021-07-07 Accepted : 2021-07-07 Published : 2021-01-20

Keywords: Equipment, infrastructure, cycling, bike sharing system,

Abstract :

Bicycle infrastructure planning in large cities faces countless challenges and requires a better understanding of the barriers to the use of bicycles by its citizens. With regard to specific local context so, the purpose of this study was to analyze the barrier to the use of bicycles Sharing by Shirazi Citizens in Recreation and Urban Travel. The research method is applied-developmental in terms of purpose, which has been done in combination with the structural-interpretive equation model. In order to identify and confirm the barriers to the use of bicycles, 452 citizens were selected as the sample, then 25 experts participated in the research to present the ISM model. Data analysis was performed using exploratory factor analysis and structural analysis with Mic Mac. The results showed that the obstacles to using the bicycle subscription system in Shiraz have 43 elements and 7 general components, which explain 84% of the variance of the obstacles of cycling in Shiraz. According to the structural analysis of Mic Mac, individual and cultural-educational barriers are more influenced by other factors and from a systemic point of view, it is one of the effective and dependent elements. Environmental barriers and social barriers fall into the category of independent variables that have weak influence and dependency. Economic barriers, weak government strategies, and inadequate infrastructure and equipment are among the key barriers to the use of bicycles by Shirazi citizens, with high influence and low dependence. Therefore, responsible organizations such as the Federation of Public Sports, the Ministry of Sports and Youth, municipalities, the Environmental Protection Organization, etc. must develop the urban cycling infrastructure with an excellent strategy and vision and by allocating more funds.  

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