Effects of Pavement Distresses on Cyclist Behavior: Observations in Metro Manila

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Road defects are a common problem in the Philippines. Their presence on bicycle lanes affects the behavior of cyclists, putting their safety at risk. This study analyzed the behavior of cyclists towards road defects on Class II, unprotected, and Class III, shared, bicycle lanes in Quezon City. The presence and severity of road defects along bicycle lanes were surveyed and Cyclists’ Behavior Survey was conducted in ten locations. Selected behavior of cyclists towards pavement distresses were observed, including evasion, swerving, lane change, passing through the distress, and speed change. The road defects considered in this study are delamination, potholes, scaling, raveling, and depression. The results showed evasion as the most common behavior of cyclists when approaching road defects. It also reveals that the cyclists' behavior varies based on the types and severity of road defects based on their perceived risk on their safety.