Abstract

Limited attention has been paid to the analysis of cycling in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, understanding cycling and cycling patterns in SSA is crucial for implementing a more effective cycling-oriented policy. Using the city of Quelimane, Mozambique, as a case study, this paper aims to understand cycling mobility in SSA cities by identifying clusters of cycling commuters and mapping their trip patterns. A survey was conducted to explore the socio-demographic aspects of the population and commuter attitudes toward cycling. The underlying factors structuring the population sample were determined by means of factor analysis, and a clustering process was applied. Cyclists’ travel patterns were then recreated to assess the influence of road quality on cycling. The results identified three clusters of cycling commuters: informal workers with children, short-distance students, and occasional cyclists. The clusters were based on household composition, employment status and cycling frequency to work/school. It was found that over 40% of cycling trips took place within the city periphery and about 10% between the city periphery and suburban areas. Most people cycle to carry products to sell in local markets and as a bicycle-taxi. The study findings provided a clear understanding of commuter cyclists, and can serve as an empirical basis for developing more targeted policies to encourage cycling.

摘要

在撒哈拉以南非洲（SSA）的背景下，对自行车运动的分析一直没有引起足够的重视。但是，了解SSA中的骑行和骑行模式对于实施更有效的以骑行为导向的政策至关重要。本文以莫桑比克Quelimane市为例，旨在通过识别自行车通勤族群并绘制出行方式来了解SSA城市的自行车出行。进行了一项调查，以调查人口的社会人口统计学方面和通勤者对骑自行车的态度。通过因素分析确定构成总体样本的潜在因素，并应用聚类过程。然后，重新创建了骑车人的出行方式，以评估道路质量对骑车的影响。结果确定了三组自行车通勤者：带孩子的非正式工人，短途学生和不定期骑自行车的人。这些分类是基于家庭组成，就业状况和上班/上学的骑车频率。结果发现，超过40％的自行车旅行发生在城市外围地区，大约10％发生在城市外围和郊区之间。大多数人骑自行车携带产品在当地市场上销售和作为自行车出租车。研究结果为通勤骑自行车的人提供了清晰的理解，并可作为制定更有针对性的政策来鼓励骑自行车的经验基础。结果发现，超过40％的自行车旅行发生在城市外围地区，大约10％发生在城市外围和郊区之间。大多数人骑自行车携带产品在当地市场上销售和作为自行车出租车。研究结果为通勤骑自行车的人提供了清晰的理解，并可作为制定更有针对性的政策来鼓励骑自行车的经验基础。结果发现，超过40％的自行车旅行发生在城市外围地区，大约10％发生在城市外围和郊区之间。大多数人骑自行车携带产品在当地市场上销售和作为自行车出租车。研究结果为通勤骑自行车的人提供了清晰的理解，并可作为制定更有针对性的政策来鼓励骑自行车的经验基础。