Development of Instrumented Bikes: Toward Smart Cycling Infrastructure and Maintenance [Research Brief]

Details

• Creators:
  Ho, Chun-Hsing
• Corporate Creators:
  METRANS Transportation Center (Calif.) ; Pacific Southwest Region 9 UTC, University of Southern California
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Bicycles
  • Instrumented vehicles
  • Bicycle safety
  • Mobility
• Resource Type:
  Brief
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Research Brief
• Corporate Publisher:
  METRANS Transportation Center (Calif.)
• Abstract:
  This project is to develop an instrumented bike with a sensor logger, a video device (e.g., GoPro), a mobile app, and a cloud server/website to detect real-time quality of cycling infrastructure systems (bike trails, sidewalks, pedestrian pathways, etc), and immediately share the information with cyclists (road users) and governments/authorities (road managers) such that (1) cyclists (road users) will be aware of upcoming potential hazards prior to cycling and be able to adjust their cycling route accordingly, and (2) governments (road managers) will be able to effectively prioritize their maintenance needs. The purpose of the project is to introduce an instrumented bike to the cycling community and agencies with a goal to provide “smart wheels” for day-to-day cycling operations, improve bike efficiency, safety, and mobility, promote cycling activities, and reduce emissions.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  69A3551747109
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67562/dot_67562_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 138.06 KB]
• Collection(s):
  University Transportation Centers
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:10edcbdb0373cde4479512f2a2a0b2efedc075c7ec31420a4d9644280f0af2a1ba7aa8f02d5a4773254cc8998052cffb52205345132d726467de05354721f809