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ROAD SAFETY FOR CYCLISTS BASED ON THE CALORIES NEEDED
PublicationCyclists are a vulnerable group of road users, especially when no separate infrastructure for cyclists is provided. Then, road factors such as distance and altitude differences can indirectly affect cyclists' safety. Therefore, the authors proposed a procedure based on the geometric characteristics of the road that can determine riding difficulties for cyclists. The proposed procedure can be used both by the public authorities who...
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Identification of Risk Factors for Collisions Involving Cyclists Based on Gdansk Example
PublicationThe role of pedestrian and bicycle traffic in Poland has growing trend. The comprehensive traffic study, conducted in Gdansk in 2016, has confirmed the increase in the number of cyclists and their share in the modal split. Therefore, it is particularly important to ensure the safety of this group of unprotected road users. Only in 2015 on the roads of Gdansk occurred 93 accidents (excluding collisions) involving cyclists. As a...
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Analysis of Reasons of Accidents Between Cyclists and Public Transport Vehicles in Cities
PublicationIn European cities, a bicycle is now or is systematically becoming an equal means of transport. Unfortunately, the growth of bicycle traffic is associated with an increase in the number of accidents involving cyclists. Some of these accidents, are events with cyclists and public transport vehicles - and therefore means of transport, which together are to constitute a serious alternative to a car. Although the share of these kind...
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Assessment of the physical fitness of road cyclists in the step and ramp protocols of the incremental test
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Analysis of the causes and effects of cyclist-pedestrian accidents in biggest Polish cities
PublicationTraffic incidents between pedestrians and cyclists result in an incomparably smaller number of victims (injured and killed) than accidents between unprotected traffic participants and other vehicles. However, such incidents cannot be underestimated, as in most cases they take place on elements of infrastructure designed for pedestrians and cyclists, and thus negatively affect the sense of safety of users in places where they...
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Impact of Cyclist Facility Availability at Work on the Number of Bike Commuters
PublicationThe article describes the results of research designed to establish whether cycle provision can influence the number of employees commuting by bike. To that end, employee surveys were conducted in three IT companies in 2012 and 2016. The questionnaire asked about travel behaviour and what the staff thought about their company’s provision of cyclist facilities. Since 2012 each of the companies has moved its head office and the...
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Problemy w szkoleniu i egzaminowaniu rowerzystów w Polsce
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia diagnozę problemów, które wpływają na jakość poziomu szkolenia i egzaminowania rowerzystów w Polsce. W pierwszej części zaprezentowano statystyki dotyczące wypadków z udziałem rowerzystów w Polsce, mających miejsce na przestrzeni ostatnich lat. Kolejno opisano obowiązujący system szkolenia oraz egzaminowania rowerzystów, a także nauczycieli i instruktorów. Dodatkowo ukazano przykłady dobrej praktyki, które stosują...
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Growing role of walking and cycling and the associated risks
PublicationIncreasing the role of active mobility, including walking and cycling, is one of the tools for developing sustainable urban transport systems as recommended by the EU. The article describes the trends in pedestrian and bicycle traffic in Poland and its share in urban modal split. It identifies and describes the main sources of risks to pedestrian and cycle safety. Recommendations are...
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Does the Use of Cell Phones and Headphones at the Signalised Pedestrian Crossings Increase the Risk of Accident?
PublicationReduction of the number of fatalities among pedestrians remains a topical issue in Poland. For many years, this percentage has remained at around 30% of all those who were killed on the road. At the same time, there is an increase in the use of electronic devices by pedestrians and cyclists that may affect their perception when crossing the road. This can lead to traffic accidents. In order to investigate the problem, field studies...
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Methods of Cyclist Training in Europe
PublicationThe following study aims to address the issue of cyclist training methodologies. Recent European bicycle accident statistics reveal a troubling upward trend. A potential solution to mitigate such incidents involves providing cyclists with comprehensive training encompassing traffic regulations and interactions with fellow road users. We conducted a comparative analysis of the cycling education approaches and cyclist training systems...
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Risks to Older People in Road Traffic
Publicationhe article looks at road traffic risks and main trends from the perspective of older road users (drivers, cyclists, pedestrians). With a longer time to react, poor eyesight and hearing, impaired mobility, ill health and medication, older road users are put at risk. A comprehensive and pro-active strategy is needed to deal with these risk factors and meet the safety and mobility needs...
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Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Shell Footbridge for Its Design Validation
PublicationThe paper presents the structural health monitoring system of the composite bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. The footbridge was designed and manufactured within the FOBRIDGE project. It is the first bridge in the world, which is classified as a consistent single element structural girder, made of sandwich shells, entirely produced in a single cycle. The developed structural health monitoring system, supported design process,...
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Identifying Selected Tram Transport Risks
PublicationIn the area of transport infrastructure risks, infrastructure is inspected for safety. It is an element of transport safety management based on risk management and forms part of preventative activities and measures. As regards tram infrastructure which is a component of urban transport infrastructure, there are potential collisions with cars, cyclists and pedestrians. Data from Gdansk Buses and Trams...
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Gdansk 2020, Obroncow Wybrzeza - pedestrian crossing (E) street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Obroncow Wybrzeza street. Date 12.08.2020, 6:00-20:00. The video camera was installed around pedestrian crossings. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Gdansk 2020, Bema street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Bema street (Bema – Kartuska crossing). Date 06.08.2020 6:00-22:00. The video camera was installed around bicycle crossings and pedestrian crossings at crossing. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Olsztyn 2019- video traffic data
Open Research DataOlsztyn 2019- video data
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Giżycko 2017- video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataGiżycko 2017- video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Pruszcz Gdański 2019- video data
Open Research DataPruszcz Gdański 2019- video data
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Legionów 2020 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataLegionów 2020 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Gdansk 2020, Strzelecka (N) street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Strzelecka street. Date 06.08.2020, 6:00-20:00. The video camera was installed around bicycle crossings and pedestrian crossings at Strzelecka - Nowe Ogrodycrossing. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Gdansk 2020, Obroncow Wybrzeza - crossing (E) street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Obroncow Wybrzeza (E) street. Date 11.08.2020, 13:00-20:00. The video camera was installed around bicycle crossings and pedestrian crossings at Obroncow Wybrzeza – Chlopska crossing. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Gdansk 2020, Czarny Dwor (N) street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Czarny Dwor street. Date 13.08.2020, 6:00-20:00. The video camera was installed around bicycle crossings and pedestrian crossings at Czarny Dwor – Jana Pawla II. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Gdansk 2020, Krynicka (N) street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Krynicka (N) street. Date 11.08.2020, 6:00-20:00. The video camera was installed around bicycle crossings and pedestrian crossings at Krynicka - Kolobrzeska crossing. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Więcbork 2020 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataWięcbork 2020 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Gdańsk Główny 2020 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataGdańsk Główny 2020- video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Gdynia Kosakowo 2019 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataGdynia Kosakowo 2019- video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Gdańsk Goplańska 2020- video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataGdańsk Goplańska 2020- video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Gdańsk- Ergo Arena 2021 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataGdańsk- Ergo Arena 2021- video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Gdansk 2020, Miszewskiego street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataGdansk 2020, Miszewskiego street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Gdansk 2020, Grunwaldzka (E) street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataGdansk 2020, Grunwaldzka (E) street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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DK22 Gorzów Wielkopolski- Strzelce 2020 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataDK22 Gorzów Wielkopolski- Strzelce 2020 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Starogard Gdański 2019, Lubichowska - Pomorska street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Lubichowska street. Date 06.2019, 6:00-18:00. The video camera was installed around intersections at Lubichowska and Pomorska street. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Starogard Gdański 2019, Tadeusza Kościuszki – Ignacego Paderewskiego street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Kościuszki street. Date 13.06.2019, 6:00-18:00. The video camera was installed around intersections at Kościuszki and Paderewskiego street. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Starogard Gdański 2019, Lubichowska – Kościuszki - Chojnicka street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Lubichowska street. Date 13.06.2019, 6:00-18:00. The video camera was installed around intersections at Lubichowska Kościuszki and Chojnicka street. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Starogard Gdański 2019, Pomorska - Pelplińska street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Pomorska street. Date 13.06.2019, 6:00-18:00. The video camera was installed around intersections at Pomorska and Pelplińska street. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Starogard Gdański 2019, Pomorska – Tadeusza Kościuszki street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Kościuszki street. Date 13.06.2019, 6:00-18:00. The video camera was installed around intersections at Pomorska and Tadeusza Kościuszki street. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Starogard Gdański 2019, Tadeusza Kościuszki – Jana Sobieskiego street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Tadeusza Kościuszki street. Date 13.06.2019, 6:00-18:00. The video camera was installed around intersections at Tadeusza Kościuszki and Jana Sobieskiego street. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Starogard Gdański 2019, Tadeusza Kościuszki - Pelplińska street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Tadeusza Kościuszki street. Date 13.06.2019, 6:00-18:00. The video camera was installed around intersections at Tadeusza Kościuszki and Pelplińska street. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Starogard Gdański 2019, Tadeusza Kościuszki – aleja Jana Pawła II street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Kościuszki street. Date 13.06.2019, 6:00-18:00. The video camera was installed around intersections at Kościuszki and Jana Pawła II street. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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PLANOWANIE BEZPIECZNYCH I „ZIELONYCH” SYSTEMÓW KOMUNIKACYJNYCH
PublicationIn order to achieve balanced forms of urban infrastructure, which ensure comfort, safety and spatial order, when designing new solutions it is necessary to adopt a multi-facet approach which will combine everything that the local residents need but will respond harmoniously to the existing cultural landscape. It is therefore necessary to work out complex undertakings for the sake of planning and developing urban space. Coherent...
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Kowalewo Pomorskie 2021 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataKowalewo Pomorskie 2021 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Gdańsk Abrahama 2017 - video data
Open Research DataGdańsk Abrahama 2017 - video data
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Gdansk 2020, Krynicka (S) street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Krynicka (S) street. Date 11.08.2020, 6:00-20:00. The video camera was installed around bicycle crossings and pedestrian crossings at Krynicka - Kolobrzeska crossing. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Starogard Gdański 2019, Pomorska – Aleja Jana Pawła II street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at aleja Jana Pawła II street. Date 13.06.2019, 6:00-18:00. The video camera was installed around intersections at Pomorska and Aleja Jana Pawła II street. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Miedzyborz 2021 - video data I - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataMiedzyborz 2021 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Krotoszyn 2021 - video data I - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataKrotoszyn 2021 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Gostyn 2021 - video data I - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataGostyn 2021 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Starogard Gdański 2019, Aleja Niepodległości, Pomorska and Mikołaja Kopernika street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles.
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at Aleja Niepodległości street. Date 13.06.2019, 6:00-18:00. The video camera was installed around intersections at Aleja Niepodległości – Galeria Neptun street and Pomorska – Mikołaja Kopernika street. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.
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Gdynia 2019 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataGdynia 2019 - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
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Gdansk 2020, 3 Maja street - video data - pedestrian, bicycles, vehicles
Open Research DataThe data contain video traffic data (pedestrian, cyclists, vehicles) registered at 3 Maja street (3 Maja - Al. Zwyciestwa - Blednik - Trakt Konny crossing). Date 06.08.2020 6:00-22:00. The video camera was installed around bicycle crossings and pedestrian crossings at crossing. Camera was mounted on 7-meter-high mast.