Temporal, seasonal and weather effects on cycle volume: an ecological study

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Temporal, seasonal and weather effects on cycle volume: an ecological study

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Abstract Background Cycling has the potential to provide health, environmental and economic benefits but the level of cycling is very low in New Zealand and many other countries. Adverse weather is often cited as a reason why people do not cycle. This study investigated temporal and seasonal variability in cycle volume and its association with weather in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. Methods Two datasets were used: automated cycle count data collected on Tamaki Drive in Auckland by us...

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2012-03-01

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Tin Tin Sandar / Woodward Alistair / Robinson Elizabeth / Ameratunga Shanthi

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Environmental Health

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http://www.ehjournal.net/content/11/1/12

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Bicycling / Seasons / Weather / Temperature / Rain / Wind / Sunlight / New Zealand / Industrial medicine / Industrial hygiene / Public aspects of medicine

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