开放空间游客对自然地表步道上的电动自行车的态度

IF 0.7 Q4 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Lina Xiong, J. Vaske, Jennifer Almstead, Zac Wiebe
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本文调查了游客对自然步道上电动自行车的态度,以及支持或反对电动自行车的原因。现场调查数据(n=536)来自2020年科罗拉多州拉里默县魔鬼骨干开放空间(DBOS)的游客。研究结果表明,游客的ebike态度因人口统计数据(即年龄、性别、居住地)和旅行特征(即调查地点、每年访问次数、主要活动)而异。我们还观察到,在感知到的类似ebike的熟悉度和支持之间存在正相关。对一个开放式问题的回答进行的内容分析显示,对安全、拥挤的担忧以及认为电动自行车不属于自然环境的信念是反对电动自行车的主要原因。有可能为行动不便的人扩大步道通道,这是持支持态度的主要原因。游客的态度也基于对ebikes的误解(例如,ebikes很吵),这表明需要有效的公共沟通。我们提出了几个在自然区域管理ebike的实用建议。首先,需要传播关于ebikes的正确信息(例如,ebikes通常是安静的)。位于热门步道头的电动自行车示范点将让游客亲身体验电动自行车,更好地了解技术。信息板可以描述ebikes的机制和环境影响,以澄清一些误解。其次,可以通过为所有骑自行车的人制定全面的自行车法规(如限速、越野礼仪教育)来解决对安全和速度的担忧。在步道上设置限速标志和监控设备可以最大限度地减少游客的担忧。第三,行动不便的用户可以例外;这些例外情况应该广泛宣传,以便所有访问者都知道并理解这些例外情况。
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Open Space Visitors’ Attitudes toward Ebikes on Natural surface Trails
This article examined visitors’ attitudes toward electric motorized bikes (ebikes) on natural surface trails and the reasons for support or opposition to ebikes. On-site survey data (n = 536) were obtained from visitors to Devil’s Backbone Open Space (DBOS) in Larimer County, Colorado in 2020. Findings suggested that visitors’ ebike attitudes differed by demographics (i.e., age, gender, residence), and trip characteristics (i.e., survey location, visits per year, primary activity). We also observed a positive correlation between perceived ebike familiarity and support. A content analysis of responses to an open-ended question revealed that concerns over safety, crowding, and beliefs that ebikes do not belong in natural environment were major reasons for opposing ebikes. The potential to expand trail access to people with mobility difficulties was the main reason for a supportive attitude. Visitors’ attitudes were also based on misperceptions about ebikes (e.g., ebikes are noisy), suggesting the need effective public communication. We suggested several practical recommendations managing ebikes in natural areas. First, correct information regarding ebikes (e.g., ebikes are generally quiet) needs to be disseminated. Ebike demonstration sites at popular trailheads would allow visitors to personally experience ebikes and better understand the technology. Information boards could describe ebikes’ mechanisms and environmental impact to clarify some misperceptions. Second, concerns with safety and speed could be addressed by developing comprehensive bike regulations (e.g., speed limits, trail etiquette education) for all bikers. Setting up speed limit signs and monitoring devices on trails might minimize some visitor concerns. Third, exceptions could be made for users with mobility disabilities; these exceptions should be advertised widely so all visitors were aware of and understand the exceptions.
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Journal of Park and Recreation Administration
Journal of Park and Recreation Administration HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-
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