User Perceived Cycle Quality Index (IQVCPU) in Brasília DF - Brazil: Development and modeling using structural equations

Abstract

This study aims to define the "Index of Bicycle Lanes Quality Perceived by Users" called "iBikeLane" for the purpose of evaluate the factors that influence the quality of bicycle trips in Brasilia, Brazil. To achieve this goal, a systematic literature review was conducted to identify, in the existing methods, factors that allows measure the bicycle trip quality. From the most relevant factors we define and analyze the latent variables (constructs) related by indicators that make up the iBikeLane. The data was collected through an on-line survey applied to cyclists of Brasilia. The analysis was carried out by the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The modelling determined that the index, in the perspective of the users, explain its use by up 36.48%. We also found seven factors that influence the quality of the trips in the bicycle lanes. We concluded that knowing the factors and the iBikeLane allows promoting the safe use of bicycle as a mode of transport in urban areas and subsidizing de development of sustainable mobility policy.