Inadequate physical activity is associated with an increased risk of obesity. But most U.S. adults do not meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for physical activity. Active transportation, such as bicycling to a destination, is associated with increased physical activity levels, but little research has been conducted regarding bicycle use in urban environments like New York City (NYC). A cross-sectional, self-administered survey was given to residents of two low-income neighborhoods in NYC to determine the prevalence of bicycle ownership and usage, and to assess potential community improvements to increase bicycle use. More than 80% of the 119 participants endorsed knowing how to ride a bicycle and nearly half of all participants reported that they or someone in their household own a bicycle. Of those who own a bicycle, the vast majority stored it in their apartment. More participants with a bicycle in their household reported better health status and moderate to high activity levels than those without a bicycle in their household. Those with a bicycle in their household were significantly more likely than those without a bicycle in their household to have used it for work or leisure in the last 30 days. The most commonly reported reason for not bicycling more frequently was lack of safe and secure designated bicycle storage areas in their apartment buildings. Other commonly reported reasons for not bicycling more frequently included perceived crime and lack of traffic safety. Participants suggested that clearly marked bicycle lanes and car-free bicycle paths may increase bicycle use in their neighborhoods.
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Active Transportation, Physical Activity, Bicycle Use, Built Environment, Bicycle Storage, Community Improvements, Active Design
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abstract = {Inadequate physical activity is associated with an increased risk of obesity. But most U.S. adults do not meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for physical activity. Active transportation, such as bicycling to a destination, is associated with increased physical activity levels, but little research has been conducted regarding bicycle use in urban environments like New York City (NYC). A cross-sectional, self-administered survey was given to residents of two low-income neighborhoods in NYC to determine the prevalence of bicycle ownership and usage, and to assess potential community improvements to increase bicycle use. More than 80% of the 119 participants endorsed knowing how to ride a bicycle and nearly half of all participants reported that they or someone in their household own a bicycle. Of those who own a bicycle, the vast majority stored it in their apartment. More participants with a bicycle in their household reported better health status and moderate to high activity levels than those without a bicycle in their household. Those with a bicycle in their household were significantly more likely than those without a bicycle in their household to have used it for work or leisure in the last 30 days. The most commonly reported reason for not bicycling more frequently was lack of safe and secure designated bicycle storage areas in their apartment buildings. Other commonly reported reasons for not bicycling more frequently included perceived crime and lack of traffic safety. Participants suggested that clearly marked bicycle lanes and car-free bicycle paths may increase bicycle use in their neighborhoods.},
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