Assessment of Level of Quality of Cycling on Sidewalk

Abstract

In order to create a better and sustainable living environment, bicycle is an essential vehicle for greening transport. Cycling on sidewalks is an urban development pattern owing to the limitation of road width for motorized vehicle. This paper aims to develop a comprehensive assessment model of the Level of Quality of cycling on sidewalk. The classification of Level of Quality is built by Fuzzy Set Theory according to the perception of cyclists. The evaluation model is applied practically to evaluate the streets in Taipei city. The evaluation results show that the general situation for cycling on sidewalk is not good. A systematic improvement is needed. The model is then applicable for further application to evaluate and create the improvement countermeasure for bicycle.