Abstracts


Abstracts, International Cycling Safety Conference 2013

Hövding - Airbag for Cyclists
Terese Alstin - Founder, Hövding Sverige AB
Abstract: alstin2013hovding-abstract.pdf

9-zone thermal head manikin to investigate local effects of bicycle helmets on heat transfer
S.Annaheim, N. Martinez, R. Rossi - Laboratory for Protection and Physiology
Abstract: annaheim2013zone-abstract.pdf

Sustainability of cycling courses for migrant women
Dr Harald Winkels (CEO of Turkish Community in Hamburg e.V. – registered association)
M.A. Heike Bunte (initiator of projects and presenter of paper)
Abstract: bunte2013sustainability-abstract.pdf

Crashes involving cyclists aged 50 or above: Results of a multidisciplinary in-depth study
R.J. Davidse, K. van Duijvenvoorde, M.J.A. Doumen, M.J. Boele, C.W.A.E. Duivenvoorden, W.J.R. Louwerse - SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research
Abstract: davidse2013crashes-abstract.pdf

Can bicycle helmets protect cyclists against the sun?
G. De Bruyne - Department of Product Development University of Antwerp
N. Martinez, S. Annaheim, R Rossi - EMPA Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
Abstract: debruyne2013can-abstract.pdf

Is there a spillover effect of a right turn on red permission for bicyclists?
Tim De Ceunynck, Stijn Daniels, Bert Vanderspikken - Transportation Research Institute (IMOB), Hasselt University
Kris Brijs - Transportation Research Institute (IMOB), Hasselt University / Department of Construction Engineering, XIOS University College
Elke Hermans, Tom Brijs, Geert Wets - Department of Construction Engineering XIOS University College
Abstract: deceunynck2013spillover-abstract.pdf

Towards a “forgiving” cycle path
Acquiring information about behaviour preceding potentially dangerous situations

Dick de Waard, Frank Westerhuis - Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen
Peter Morsink - Royal HaskoningDHV
Abstract: dewaard2013towards-abstract.pdf

On the structural vibrations of bicycles:
the influence of materials and construction technology on modal properties

A. Doria, L.Taraborrelli - Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova
Abstract: doria2013structural-abstract.pdf

e‐BikeSAFE: A Naturalistic Cycling Study to Understand how Electrical
Bicycles Change Cycling Behaviour and Influence Safety
M. Dozza, J. Werneke, M. Mackenzie - Applied Mechanics – Vehicle Safety, Chalmers University of Technology
Abstract: dozza2013ebikesafe-abstract.pdf

Needs and wishes of older cyclists regarding a feed-forward system to support cycling
C. Engbers, R. Dubbeldam, J.H. Buurke - Roessingh Research & Development
S.H.H.M. de Hair-Buijssen, M. de Goede - TNO
T.H. Zeegers - Fietsersbond
Abstract: engbers2013needs-abstract.pdf

Safety in Numbers – testing the mechanism by a combination of time series and panel design survey methods
A. Fyhri, T. Bjørnskau - Dept of Safety and the Environment Institute of transport economics
Abstract: fyhri2013safety-abstract.pdf

Exercise for older cyclists to improve traffic safety
C. Hagemeister - Department of Psychology, TU Dresden
H. Bunte - Department of Psychology, TU Dresden
N. Brammer - Leipzig University, Institute of Exercise and Public Health
P. Wagner - Leipzig University, Institute of Exercise and Public Health
Abstract: hagemeister2013exercise-abstract.pdf

Cycling in Braunschweig:
Characteristic crashes, crash risks, risk behaviour, and motivation for infringements of traffic regulations

A.K. Huemer, M.Vollrath - Engineering & Traffic Psychology Technische Universität Braunschweig
Abstract: heumer2013cycling-abstract.pdf

Nighttime Cycling: Accidents, Lights, and Laws in Europe
R. Huhn - Legal Officer, Department for Transport and Technology Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club (Bundesverband) e. V.
Abstract: huhn2013nighttime-abstract.pdf

Why don't they go by trike? 
Image of and attitudes towards tricycles for (older) adults
J. Krause, C. Hagemeister, H. Bunte - Department of Psychology TU Dresden
Abstract: krause2013why-abstract.pdf

User friendly bicycle helmet for commuters
K. Kuklane - Department of Design Sciences, Lund University
S.S. Heidmets - Department of Product Design, Estonian Academy of Arts
Abstract: kuklane2013user-abstract.pdf

Like-for-Like Risk Assessment of Road Safety by Travel Mode
J. Mindell - Research Dept. of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London
M. Wardlaw - Capita Symonds Industrial, Simpson Park Way
Abstract: mindell2013likeforlike-abstract.pdf

Critical accident scenarios for cyclists and how they can be addressed through ITS solutions
A.P. Morris, G. Hancox - Loughborough University, UK
O. Martin - CIDAUT, Valladolid, Spain
D. Bell - FACTUM, Vienna, Austria
C. Johansson, P. Rosander - Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
J. Scholliers, A. Silla - VTT, Finland
Abstract: morris2013critical-abstract.pdf

Where the rubber meets the road – a practical view of bicycle brake safety
Chris Morris - Pedal Depot bike cooperative
Abstract: morris2013where-abstract.pdf

Cycling Safety and infrastructure maintenance
A. Niska - Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute
Abstract: niska2013cycling-abstract.pdf

The frequency of single-bicycle crashes (SBCs) in countries with varying bicycle modal shares
Paul Schepers - Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment
Abstract: schepers2013frequency-abstract.pdf

Beyond prevention? Individual protection!
A. Schippers - Analyze2Solve B.V.
F. Strikwerda - Camelo
B. Jeucken - Coryfee
Abstract: schippers2013beyond-abstract.pdf

Active lateral stability control for bicycles by steer-assist
A. L. Schwab - Laboratory for Engineering Mechanics, Delft University of Technology
Nick Appelman - Novatronix
Abstract: schwab2013active-abstract.pdf

How safe are e-bikes, especially for the elderly aged over 65?
Results from a field experiment with instrumented bicycles
D.A.M Twisk, M.J. Boele, W.P. Vlakveld, M. Christoph - SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research
A.L.Schwab - Laboratory for Engineering Mechanics, Delft University of Technology
Abstract: twisk2013how-abstract.pdf

SAFECYCLE; research into applications for safe cycling in Europe
Angela van der Kloof, Ronald Jorna - Mobycon
Abstract: vanderkloof2013safecycle-abstract.pdf

BestFriendsForever on the sidewalk ?
Dick van Veen MSc - Mobycon
Abstract: vanveen2013bestfriendsforever-abstract.pdf

The challenges of the sustainable traffic & transport solutions in The Bay of Boka Kotorska, Montenegro
How the historical spatial structures, UNESCO world heritage, interact with contemporary transportation needs and modern sustainable transport& traffic solutions?
Ir. Ljubinka Vukanic MTD - WOLF ruimtelijk ontwerp.onderzoek.advies
Abstract: vukanic2013challenges-abstract.pdf

Protective bike gear for road cycling
X-Technology
Abstract: xtechnology2013protective-abstract.pdf