Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on bike-sharing usage:

Empirical evidence comparing men and women on cycling activities

Autores

  • Anderson Clayton Cesário Pergentino da Silva Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco
  • Antonio Roazzi Universidade Federal de Pernambuco https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6411-2763
  • Ana Regina Bezerra Ribeiro Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco
  • Ana Iza Gomes da Penha Sobral Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
  • Suellen Araújo de Oliveira Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

Palavras-chave:

bike-sharing, pandemic, COVID-19, urban mobility, lockdown, public policy.

Resumo

The pandemic of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) motivated several social changes, and the prevention measures to prevent the spread affected all modes of transport. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends walking and cycling for urban transportation. In this way, this study aims to analyze bicycle usage during the pandemic period. The study surveyed 821 cyclings from March 1, 2021, to April 30, 2021, in three phases: pre-lockdown, lockdown, and post-lockdown. We evaluate bicycle use in Leisure, Work, Physical Activity, and Not Used, comparing the McNemar test responses. Then we compute the phi coefficient (φ) for each activity, lockdown phase, and gender. The data was analyzed by Smallest Space. The results showed a decrease in the system during the lockdown, mainly utilizing physical activities and leisure. In addition, males used the system more than females. At the same time, men are likely to use bicycles mostly for physical exercises and partially for leisure activities, while women show less eagerness to bike usage, mainly during the lockdown period and partial use for leisure activities (excluding the lockdown phase). In conclusion, public policies must promote cyclist safety. Actions to reduce urban violence and better cycle lanes can facilitate the inclusion of female users.

Biografia do Autor

Anderson Clayton Cesário Pergentino da Silva, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

 

Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração e Desenvolvimento Rural

Avenida Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s/n – Dois Irmãos, Recife – PE - Brazil

andpergentino@gmail.com

 

Antonio Roazzi, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

PhD

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia Cognitiva

Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235 - Cidade Universitária, Recife – PE – Brazil

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6411-2763
http://lattes.cnpq.br/6108730498633062
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Antonio_Roazzi

roazzi@gmail.com

 

Ana Regina Bezerra Ribeiro, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

, DSc

Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração e Desenvolvimento Rural

Avenida Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s/n – Dois Irmãos, Recife – PE - Brazil

anaregina.ribeiro@ufrpe.br

Ana Iza Gomes da Penha Sobral, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

, DSc

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia Cognitiva

Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235 - Cidade Universitária, Recife – PE – Brazil

ana.penha@ufpe.br

 

Suellen Araújo de Oliveira, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

 

Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração e Desenvolvimento Rural

Avenida Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s/n – Dois Irmãos, Recife – PE - Brazil

su.araujoliveira@gmail.com

 

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Publicado

2023-01-02