Progress Outline for 10/3 Group Meeting

Topic
Transportation behavior
Project/Mentor
Kevin Krizek, CU Denver
Chris Hagelin, Marni Ratzel, GO Boulder
Transportation behavior of high school students in Boulder.
Key questions want to research
Rate of cycling among high school students in Boulder
Comparison to other modes of transportation
Perception of cycling by high school students
Incentives/Barriers
Is it cool/not cool/safe/convenient/fun/healthy
Preferred bike type
Preferred route type
Rate of helmet use
Perception of wearing a helmet
Backpack type. Panniers?
Average weight of school backpack
Parents perceptions/comparison to parents travel behavior
Friends perception/comparison to friends travel behavior
Age – drivers license
Average time and distance of a high school bicycle commute
Hypothesis/thesis statement
Perception of cycling by high school students: Determining incentives and barriers to cycling to school
Constituencies
City of Boulder, Safe Routes to School, students, parents, planners, health professionals
Goals for the semester and for project
Write a great proposal. Continue in spring and possibly summer. Make some contacts that may possible lead to job opportunities or internships.
Next Steps
Communicate more with mentors. Lit review. Find the right lit to review. Get background statistics from the City or Safe Routes
Where you are stuck/questions for input
I need more constant communication. Kelly still an option for a resource??