ABSTRACT

Cycling on the pavement is commonly seen in urban environments despite often being prohibited. This study explores this practice by analysing cycling on pavements in the wider socio-technical context in which it occurs. Using data from two field studies and one questionnaire study, as well as applying a Social Practice Theory (SPT) based analytical approach, the study explores the frequency of cycling on the pavement. The results show that riding on the pavement is common among cyclists. Three main configurations of meaning, material and competence constitutes this practice which is summarised as follows: avoiding the space of the car, increasing smoothness of the ride and unclear infrastructure design. Cycling on the pavement can be regarded as a way of managing safety and risk, seeking more efficient and comfortable paths of travel, as well as the outcome of perceiving the infrastructure as ambiguous. Overall, the study argues that cycling on the pavement is a consequence of skewed power relations between different modes of transport, as well as policies, urban planning and infrastructure not harmonising with demands for safe and smooth travel by cyclists.

摘要

尽管经常被禁止，但在人行道上骑自行车在城市环境中很常见。本研究通过在更广泛的社会技术背景下分析人行道上的自行车来探索这种做法。该研究使用来自两项实地研究和一项问卷调查的数据，并应用基于社会实践理论 (SPT) 的分析方法，探讨了在人行道上骑自行车的频率。结果表明，骑在人行道上在骑自行车的人中很常见。意义、材料和能力的三个主要配置构成了这种做法，总结如下：避开汽车的空间，增加乘坐的平稳性和不明确的基础设施设计. 在人行道上骑自行车可以被视为一种管理安全和风险的方式，寻求更有效和更舒适的旅行路径，以及将基础设施视为模糊的结果。总体而言，该研究认为，在人行道上骑自行车是不同交通方式之间权力关系扭曲的结果，以及政策、城市规划和基础设施与骑自行车者安全、顺畅旅行的需求不协调的结果。