Intermodal Bus and Bicycling Transportation in Southern Nevada-[Research Brief]

016419342017Research briefPDFTech ReportCA-MNTRC-16-1250MNTRC Project 1250DTRT12-G-UTC21AccessibilityBicycle facilitiesBicyclingMode choiceNonmotorized transportationPedestrian areasPublic opinionSurveysTravel behaviorWalkingUnited StatesNevadaLas Vegas (Nevada)Mineta National Transit Research ConsortiumPaz, AlexanderCoughenour, CourtneyMineta National Transit Research ConsortiumUnited States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and TechnologyUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasUniversity Transportation Centers Program (U.S.)US Transportation CollectionCurrently, numerous efforts are aimed at increasing the rates of active transportation (AT) including modes such as bicycling alone or in combination with public transportation. Perceived safety is the most important factor in an individual\u2019s decision to travel by bicycle. It is important to understand the perceptions of bicycling infrastructure concerning safety and barriers at the local level, as many metropolitan areas differ in urban design. The purpose of this study was to understand perceptions and likelihood of using various types of bicycle infrastructures for transportation purposes by Las Vegas residents