Abstract
Using a bicycle as a means of transportation is becoming more common in cities. Protecting the safety of cyclists in complex urban environments is important.
This paper discusses user research, collisions analysis, and environment. Then, the article expounds by providing the different perspectives of cyclists and motorists. Analyzing the accidents of bicycles, how to effectively avoid collisions will significantly solve the safety problems of cyclists. In terms of solutions, this paper considers theoretical methods and existing products available. It then recommends a visibility system and proposes a visibility system to enhance visibility and avoid unpredictable behavior. The whole system makes cyclists conspicuous to reduce the collisions between cyclists and motorists.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Traffic accidents--Prevention; Cycling--Safety measures; Cyclists--Safety measures; City traffic--Safety measures
Publication Date
5-8-2019
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Industrial Design (MFA)
Department, Program, or Center
School of Design (CAD)
Advisor
Mindy Magyar
Advisor/Committee Member
Alex Lobos
Recommended Citation
Luan, Yinan, "How to Avoid Collisions between Cyclists and Motorists in Urban Areas" (2019). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/10077
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
IDDE-MFA