Webber, D. orcid.org/0000-0002-1488-3436 (2022) Should governments invest in cycle paths to encourage more cycling? The Empirical Economics Letters, 21 (6). pp. 75-87. ISSN 1681-8997
Abstract
Low incidences of cycling are thought to be due to low cycling confidence, expected effects on physical appearance, and income, and yet recent UK government policy targets expenditures on cycle paths. This paper empirically investigates these associations using a selection corrected ordered Probit model and finds that appearance and feeling poor affect the propensity to cycle but not the frequency of cycling. Cycle paths do not stimulate cyclists to cycle more, but better knowledge of them may entice some to start cycling.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022 Empirical Economics Letters. |
Keywords: | Identity; Gender; Children; Income; Cycle path |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Management School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 27 Oct 2023 09:58 |
Last Modified: | 27 Oct 2023 10:08 |
Published Version: | http://www.eel.my100megs.com/volume-21-number-6.ht... |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:204504 |