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Research on Vibration Comfort of Non-motorized Lane Riding Based on Three Axis Acceleration

Version 1 : Received: 20 November 2023 / Approved: 21 November 2023 / Online: 21 November 2023 (10:24:59 CET)

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Li, Y.; Xu, L.; Huang, X.; Xiao, H. Research on Vibration Comfort of Non-Motorized Lane Riding Based on Three-Axis Acceleration. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 441. Li, Y.; Xu, L.; Huang, X.; Xiao, H. Research on Vibration Comfort of Non-Motorized Lane Riding Based on Three-Axis Acceleration. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 441.

Abstract

In order to enhance the comfort of cycling, it is imperative to investigate the effects of vibration on non-motorized bicycle riding from the perspectives of road characteristics and traffic features. Through an analysis of the mechanisms by which road and traffic conditions influence cycling vibrations, 13 influencing factors were identified. Subsequently, the non-motorized bicycle lanes in Wuhan city were selected as the subject of empirical research, where three-axis accelerometers attached to the rider's torso were employed to measure and categorize vibration comfort levels. The experimental road segments were found to exhibit comfort levels falling between slightly uncomfortable and relatively uncomfortable. Further analysis of the influencing factors was conducted using the Random Forest algorithm and Logistic Regression. The results revealed that six factors significantly impact the comfort of cycling: the presence of dedicated non-motorized bicycle lanes, the absence of physical separation between non-motorized and motorized traffic, cycling speed, the number of road surface irregularities, the presence of parking areas within the non-motorized bicycle lane, and the type of non-motorized bicycle. This study provides valuable insights into the factors affecting non-motorized bicycle lane usage and contributes to the refined design of urban non-motorized bicycle infrastructure, thereby facilitating better support for sustainable urban transportation.

Keywords

Non-motorized lane; Riding vibration comfort; Triaxial acceleration; Random forest; Logistic regression

Subject

Engineering, Transportation Science and Technology

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