Cycling, Annotated Bibliography Example

Abraham, John E et al. (2010). Investigation of Cycling Sensitivities Authors. Transportation Benefits. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.pacommutes.com/public-transit/benefits/ American Community Survey, 2010

The article articulates the benefits of cycling as a means of public transportation in terms of affordability, saving energy and safety to the user and the entire community. The notable benefits in this regard include: Saving money, environment protection, traffic congestion reduction, convenience as well as easy access, saving energy, safer compared to driving, strengthening the communities along with improving livability, augmenting property values and assisting the communities through reduced traffic congestion. This article gives a critical analysis of the numerous benefits associated with cycling as an alternative to the use of motor vehicles. This article is source of highlighting cycling as a topic by considering a wide array of positive attributes that are associated with cycling in everyday life. The article commands a high echelon of authority is addressing the U.S on the benefits of using bicycles as a mode of transport.

Bikes Belong. (2011). Bike Sharing in the United States. Retrieved from http://www.bikesbelong.org/assets/documents/uploads/bikesharinginUS.pdf

This article evaluates a culture of sharing bicycles in many parts of the world with particular interest in the United States. The author has focused on five case studies across United States to highlight the critical components as well as planning in the implementation of bike sharing for the public. Bike sharing has been associated with some advantages as an alternative to the modes of transport available to the public in the perspective of enhanced transportation, improvement in environment, quality of life as well as health issues. The article highlights a critical analysis of constructive lessons attributed to evolution of sharing bikes in Georgia and Athens leading to an escalation of private users as well as new cyclists. The article commands authority on the proliferation of bike sharing as an alternative form of transportation with the U.S citizens being the targeted audience as the users of this mode of transportation.

Credo, Rachelle. 2009. “10 Ways to Reduce Commuting Stress.” http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Ways-To-Knock-Stress-Off-Commuting&id=52623&opt=print. Date accessed 08/10/08.

This article addresses ten ways that are responsible for the reduction of commuter stress. Most cases of commuter stress have been associated with problems of using motor vehicles as a means of transportation that contributes to a significant number of health issues such as occasional headache and blood pressure. The author indicates direct physiological effects that involve high levels of blood pressure coupled with a release of stress hormones due to commuting stress. The article highlights a critical analysis for reduction of commuter stress can be solved by the following means: advance preparation, sleeping well followed by waking up early, juggling of work hours, sharing a ride, “cocooning” the car, pillow the back as well as the squirm, working out after work, taking a break, moving the office closer to home and occasional change of routine. The article commands authority over American citizens to embrace constructive approaches of reducing commuter stress.

George, L. (2010). Development of a Model to Predict and Mitigate Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Traffic Flows and Traffic Management Policies in Urban Transportation Microenvironments. Transportation Insights for Vibrant Communities. Retreived from: http://trec.pdx.edu/research/project/345/Development_of_a_Model_to_Predict_and_Mitigate_Environmental_and_Public_Health_Impacts_of_Traffic_Flows_and_Traffic_Management_Policies_in_Urban_Transportation_Microenvironments Research Board Annual Conference (2009): 2-12

The article addresses issues of wasted time by the urban population in transportation by means of microenvironment means of transport that include bicyclists, automobile commuters, pedestrians, users of public transit and roadways. The negative effects on quality of air associated with carbon-based motor cars have been highlighted. Air contaminants coupled with particulate matter are notable sources of pollution that are attributed to vehicle exhausts which is linked to adverse effects on the human health. The author notes that, such problems could be eradicated through the use of cycling as an alternative means of public transportation. The article highlights a critical analysis for exposure of traffic-related pollution to the urban population. The article commands authority on recommending mitigation strategies to lower cases of traffic-related pollution in the urban environment with urban dwellers being the intended audience.

Stinson, Monique & Bhat, Chandra (2009). Frequency of bicycle commuting: Internet-based survey analysis´. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 1978, pp.122-130.

The author examines the factors of important implication on the frequency of bicycle use as a means of commuting to the place of work and back home. The findings of research conducted are important tools in policy issues in urban planning. The author also highlights potential facilitators as well as deterrents associated with bicycle commuting. Occasional use of bicycle in commuting in non work related trips is a source of inspiration to use the same means while commuting to the workplace. The people who abhor commuting by means of bicycles have misconceptions on potential dangers that are associated with the use of bicycles as an alternative means of public transport. They may also be suffering from lack of lack convenient as well as safe route alternatives to use a bicycle for commuting to work. The article highlights a critical analysis of promoting the use of bicycles through educating the people on its safety and parking. The targeted audience involves the urban population.