Bicycling and weather. The effect of weather related factors on bicyclists in Stavanger, Norway

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Copyright and Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights
• Acknowledgements
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• 1.1: Background of the study
• 1.2: Problem statement
• 1.3: Research questions
• 1.4: Objectives of the study
• 1.5: Delimitations
• 1.6: Significance of the study
• 1.7: Structure of the thesis
• Chapter 2: Literature Review
• 2.1: Literature on weather
• 2.2: Literature on bicycle commuters
• 2.3: Literature on weather related factors affecting bicycle commuters
• 2.4: Literature on the relationship between weather related factors and bicycle commuting
• 2.5: Literature on policy, behavioral and infrastructural improvements
• 2.6: Gap in the literature
• Chapter 3: Research Methodology
• 3.1: Introduction
• 3.2: Research approach
• 3.3: Research design
• 3.4: Population and sample
• 3.5: Data collection methods
• 3.6: Data analysis methods
• 3.7: Ethical considerations
• Chapter 4: Findings and Analysis
• 4.1: Introduction
• 4.2: Precipitation
• 4.3: Wind
• 4.4: Cold temperatures
• 4.5: Inclement road conditions
• 4.6: Limited daylight hours
• 4.7: Discussion of findings
• Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to explore the impact of weather-related factors on bicycle commuters in Stavanger, Norway, identifying the key challenges they face and exploring potential solutions.

• The influence of various weather conditions on bicycle commuting behavior.
• The specific challenges faced by bicycle commuters in a Nordic climate.
• The potential for policy, behavioral, and infrastructural improvements to mitigate these challenges.
• The role of perception and individual choices in navigating weather-related obstacles.
• The need for further research to better understand the interplay between weather, infrastructure, and cycling behavior.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

This thesis begins by providing a comprehensive overview of the research topic, including the background, problem statement, research questions, objectives, delimitations, significance, and structure of the study. The literature review explores existing research on weather, bicycle commuters, and the relationship between these two factors. It also discusses the impact of policy, behavioral, and infrastructural improvements on bicycle commuting. This chapter further identifies a gap in the literature that the current study aims to address. The research methodology chapter details the approach, design, population, sample, data collection methods, data analysis techniques, and ethical considerations employed in the study. This is followed by a chapter dedicated to presenting and analyzing the findings of the research.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study primarily focuses on the impact of weather-related factors on bicycle commuters in Stavanger, Norway. Key terms include bicycle commuting, weather conditions, climate, precipitation, wind, temperature, road conditions, daylight hours, policy, behavior, infrastructure, perception, and safety. The study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with promoting bicycle commuting in a Nordic climate.