Dutch Cycling Embassy’s Post

Large transport infrastructure often creates obstacles for cyclists. Without bridges, tunnels or safe crossings, these barriers cause delays and pose safety risks for cyclists. 🚧🚲 Addressing this so-called barrier effect is essential to make cycling more accessible.   Julien Cazaux, a master's student at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, developed a methodology inspired by ECF's infrastructure tracker to analyse the barrier effect for cyclists, from the impact of specific crossings to identifying larger geographical trends. 🔎   💡 The methodology provides valuable insights for infrastructure planners and policymakers, helping them better integrate cycling into long-distance transport planning. 🚴♂️🛤   🔗 Read more about the methodology and research: https://lnkd.in/ePHGxWbi 

Excited to share that my team's research paper has been accepted to the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) International Conference on Web and Social Media ! A huge shoutout to my amazing collaborators Xingmeng Stella Zhao , Dan Schumacher, Sashank Nalluri, Suahana Shrestha, and Anthony R. 🎉. Also a shoutout to the CIMA-LSAMP At The Alamo Colleges program in collaboration with The University of Texas at San Antonio and San Antonio College for making this undergraduate research opportunity possible. If you'd like to read more, check out the paper here👇🏾 "Bike Frames: Understanding the Implicit Portrayal of Cyclists in the News" https://lnkd.in/gfeptjv9

It's been nearly four months since I started my PhD at Griffith University. I've joined the Cities Research Institute's (CRI) Transport Research Group, and I have the chance to work under the supervision of Prof. Matt Burke, Dr. Kelly Bertolaccini, and Dr Elaine C. L. Yang. My research focuses on "Cycling Legacy" and how cities can leverage the benefits of cycling from hosting mega-events. My work is situated at the intersection of transportation and tourism studies, exploring the concept of cycling legacy, best practices of cycling legacy, and ways of creating cycling legacy and promoting cycle tourism. I am more than happy to explore these fields and collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop a comprehensive "Cycling Legacy Plan." #TransportResearch #CyclingLegacy #CyclingLegacyTypology #CyclingLegacyPlan #MegaEvents #Brisbane2032 #SustainableCities

Our new article is out!

Members of Urban Computing Lab have published a new paper in Companion Publication of the 2024 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference 2024. This work is co-authored by Linjia He, Hongyue Wang, Sarah Goodwin, Benjamin Tag, Don Samitha Elvitigala Title: Pedalling into the Future: Towards Enhancing Cycling Experience Using Augmented Reality Abstract: The heightened emphasis on a healthy and sustainable lifestyle has led to a surge in the popularity of cycling and an increased interest in integrating emerging technologies into the cycling experience. Despite its promising potential and the advancements in leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) for cycling assistance, a significant gap exists in understanding cyclists’ perspectives, preferences, and concerns regarding AR technology. This paper aims to address this gap through in-depth interviews with eight cyclists, seeking to uncover potential benefits and challenges across six themes. These themes encompass addressing safety concerns, optimising navigation and training performance, facilitating biomechanical adjustments, and enhancing group cycling dynamics. We anticipate that the initial insights gained from these interviews will guide future researchers and practitioners interested in exploring the intersection of cycling and AR technology. The paper is available at https://lnkd.in/g8pp4QKg #HCC #HCI #AR

Our newest peer-reviewed journal paper: "CFD analysis of chest fairings in time trial cycling": https://lnkd.in/ecy7qv_f To the best of our knowledge, the first published systematic study on chest fairings in cycling. Chest fairings are not new but have been used rather intensively in triathlon in the past year and - either intentionally or not intentionally - also in time trials in road cycling, in the past, especially also the last year and this year. Famous examples (see photo below): Jonas Vingegaard in the 2023 Tour de France and Remco Evenepoel in the 2023 Glasgow UCI Road World Championships. Not forbidden at this moment by the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) because it is allowed to place radio communication devices at the chest of the rider. Not allowed is adding volume, such as by plastic wrappings around these devices. Either intentionally or unintentionally applied, the obstable at the chest can act as a fairing and significantly reduce the aerodynamic resistance of the rider. We write "can", because it can also have a negative impact on the aerodynamic resistance, as shown in our study. This project was a voluntary project executed without external or in cash funding, by a group of individuals/organisations from academia and industry with a keen interest in fluid mechanics and cycling. The work is the result of a collaboration of our research team with our partner Ansys. Many thanks to Dr. Fabio Malizia for having contributed to this study by generating high-quality grids. Many thanks to Thijs van Druenen for having provided the wind tunnel measurement in validation study part I. Many thanks to Thierry Marchal, Richard Tinsdeall, John Stokes and Patrick Sharkey of Ansys International & Ansys UK for the software license support & hardware support. This paper was published Open Access in the peer-reviewed Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics of publisher Elsevier / Elsevier for Engineering R&D ). We thank the anonymous reviewers for the valuable comments that have improved this manuscript. Heriot-Watt University KU Leuven #cycling #aerodynamics #chestfairing #racing #cfd #windtunnel #aerospace #aerospaceengineering #sports #sportsengineering #research #publication #university #ansys #heriotwattuniversity #kuleuven

Integration of public transport with IPT+ NMT is necessary for sustainable and first/last mile connectivity is must for urban commuters.

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The Transportation Research Institute IMOB deserves its moment in the spotlight. 🚦 🚗 Last weekend, they made a strong impression at their stand during the UEC European Cycling Championships in Hasselt. 🚴♂️ Visitors had the chance to test their traffic knowledge using driving and cycling simulators, and discover how IMOB conducts cutting-edge research with simulators and virtual environments to make mobility safer and more efficient. IMOB also collaborated with KPM Skate and Skate Vlaanderen to help young people better understand the traffic rules for skaters, introducing a brand-new traffic sign. A major step forward in providing clarity for both skaters and drivers regarding their rights and responsibilities on the road! 👏 But that’s not all: IMOB is also developing innovative technologies such as AI and drones, which can play a crucial role in improving road safety, particularly in vulnerable school zones. At IMOB, they are continuously working towards a safer and more sustainable future. As an independent research institute, they study the interaction between behaviour, infrastructure, and technology to predict and enhance mobility. Their impact goes beyond traffic, influencing health, climate, and even tourism.🌱 ✈ Curious about their innovations? Follow their page IMOB for updates on the future of mobility! #MobilityWeek #Mobility #RoadSafety #UHasselt #UCIWorldChampionships #Innovation

🚴 Congratulations to our researchers from City Futures, TRACSLab@UNSW, and rCITI for being selected as finalists for the Excellence in Research and Development Award at the upcoming Intelligent Transport Systems Australia Industry Awards! 👏 The award acknowledges and congratulates groundbreaking transport technology, research, development, or innovation, with the final winner to be announced in February 2025. Our researchers, in collaboration with Transport for NSW and iMOVE Australia, developed and utilised an immersive Virtual Reality cycling simulator as a method to communicate proposed street designs to stakeholders and communities. In the simulator, several alternative cycling infrastructure options were visualised on 3D environments (modelled after real NSW streets) and presented to volunteer cyclists. The platform enhances data-driven decision-making by facilitating a more realistic experience for collecting community feedback before implementation. UNSW | UNSW Engineering | UNSW City Futures Research Centre | UNSW Research Centre for Integrated Transport Innovation | ITS Australia | iMOVE Australia | #ITSAustraliaAwards #FutureTransport