Cycling Equity and Older Buildings

Bicycling has risen in popularity in many cities in recent decades, including Vancouver. However, some potential cyclists face barriers to taking up cycling, including the fact that many older buildings have insufficient bike storage facilities and other issues relating to bike security, building policies, etc. The ‘Cycling Equity and Older Buildings’ project will use interviews, focus groups, and surveys to better understand the issues impacting the improvement of cycling facilities and experiences in older buildings zoned for office, industrial, residential, and mixed-use in Vancouver. The research will use an equity lens that seeks to explore why different groups may face different challenges related to bicycle use. The project will make recommendations promote and support improvements in older buildings regarding cycling amenities, connections, and policies.

Faculty Supervisor:

Brian Wilson

Student:

Partner:

HUB Cycling

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

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