Transportation is a fundamental human activity, and cycling offers significant potential to improve community health, reduce carbon emissions, and lower transportation costs both for individuals and the community at large. To foster widespread adoption, sufficient cycling infrastructure is essential, as safety issues present a major barrier to ridership. Understanding cyclists' perceptions of safety, location, and the built environment is crucial for enhancing safety and increasing participation. This poster presents findings from a study on spatial perceptions of cycling safety in Marburg, Germany. Through a web-based survey, respondents identified two major clusters of unsafe areas. In general, unsafe locations were identified as such due to inadequate infrastructure and potential conflicts with motor vehicles. The study reveals that while women and men share similar levels of confidence in cycling, safety concerns have a greater influence on where women choose to ride. The insights from this study are valuable for identifying specific areas in Marburg that require improvement, but they also offer guidance for urban planners seeking to design safer and more equitable transportation systems.
