Major conclusions arising from this study are (1) retail bicycle sales and bicycle/motor vehicle accident frequencies will continue to rise; (2) there is no simple correlation between bicycle volumes and accident frequencies on a given roadway; (3) some permanent narrative information recorded on the accident investigation and report forms is not retrievable via the present computer system; (4) bicyclists wish to financially assist in the development of bikeway networks but not to support administrative functions; (5) a majority of bicycle fatalities are a result of head injuries; (6) the proportion of all bicycle/motor vehicle accidents involving persons 20 years and older is increasing; and (7) a well planned, designed and constructed bikeway can reduce bicycle/motor vehicle and other motor vehicle accidents. Recommendations for each of the conclusions are presented.
Samenvatting