As cities make concerted efforts to become more bicycle-friendly through policy changes and infrastructure, it is important that such efforts ultimately support people who currently bicycle and remove barriers that may prevent more people from bicycling. Travel surveys can reveal the nature and distribution of bicycling trips, but perceptions and behaviours of bicyclists are better understood through qualitative methods. In particular, developing cycling cities are unique settings to examine how the built environment supports bicycling as changes are made to increase bicycling levels. Through semi-structured interviews, this research explores the case of Hamilton, Ontario and the factors that influence route choice from the perspective of regular bicyclists. Major themes were identified using thematic analysis: (i) exclusion from road space; (ii) infrastructure; and (iii) streetscape. Bicyclists highly value infrastructure and seek routes that minimize interactions with cars, while avoiding many arterial roads that prioritize motorists. Routes that appear to be more human-oriented or that have nature are also attractive. Many regular bicyclists report that current bicycle infrastructure does not meet their preferences. Despite building nearly half of the planned infrastructure network, our findings suggest the built environment is not perceived to be oriented to bicycling. This study provides policy and practice recommendations for developing cycling cities in North America as they transition towards established cycling cities.

随着城市齐心协力通过政策变化和基础设施变得更加自行车友好，重要的是这些努力最终支持目前骑自行车的人并消除可能阻止更多人骑自行车的障碍。旅行调查可以揭示骑自行车旅行的性质和分布，但通过定性方法可以更好地了解骑自行车者的看法和行为。特别是，发展自行车城市是一种独特的环境，可以检查建筑环境如何支持自行车运动，因为这些变化正在发生变化以提高自行车水平。本研究通过半结构式访谈，从普通自行车手的角度探讨安大略省汉密尔顿的案例以及影响路线选择的因素。使用主题分析确定了主要主题：(i) 排除在道路空间之外；(ii) 基础设施；(iii) 街景。骑自行车者高度重视基础设施，并寻求尽量减少与汽车互动的路线，同时避开许多优先考虑驾车者的主干道。看起来更以人为本或具有自然气息的路线也很有吸引力。许多经常骑自行车的人报告说，当前的自行车基础设施不符合他们的喜好。尽管建设了近一半的规划基础设施网络，但我们的研究结果表明，建筑环境并不适合骑自行车。本研究为北美发展自行车城市向成熟的自行车城市过渡提供了政策和实践建议。同时避开许多优先考虑驾车者的主干道。看起来更以人为本或具有自然气息的路线也很有吸引力。许多经常骑自行车的人报告说，当前的自行车基础设施不符合他们的喜好。尽管建设了近一半的规划基础设施网络，但我们的研究结果表明，建筑环境并不适合骑自行车。本研究为北美发展自行车城市向成熟的自行车城市过渡提供了政策和实践建议。同时避开许多优先考虑驾车者的主干道。看起来更以人为本或具有自然气息的路线也很有吸引力。许多经常骑自行车的人报告说，当前的自行车基础设施不符合他们的喜好。尽管建设了近一半的规划基础设施网络，但我们的研究结果表明，建筑环境并不适合骑自行车。本研究为北美发展自行车城市向成熟的自行车城市过渡提供了政策和实践建议。我们的研究结果表明，人们认为建筑环境并不适合骑自行车。本研究为北美发展自行车城市向成熟的自行车城市过渡提供了政策和实践建议。我们的研究结果表明，人们认为建筑环境并不适合骑自行车。本研究为北美发展自行车城市向成熟的自行车城市过渡提供了政策和实践建议。