Ploegaerts, M. Leon,Moreau, Laurent.2009-03-252009-03-2519941994Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 33-05, page: 1411.9780315959392http://hdl.handle.net/10393/9623http://dx.doi.org/10.20381/ruor-16421A large database was produced from a survey held in the summer of 1991 on commuters who cycle to work in downtown Ottawa. Social reasons underly this type of commuting which a majority of cyclists practice seven months a year. Cyclists perceive acutely the dangers of sharing the road with motor vehicles therefore are pushed to demand more bike paths despite the fact that well-thought integration to the entire road system is preferable. The potential of the bicycle as a transportation means in an urban environment is demonstrated. However research should be initiated to design a bicycle better suited to the Canadian climate.209 p.Geography.Thesis