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THE INFLUENCE OF MOBILE SOLUTIONS FOR INCREASED INTEREST IN BIKE TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL
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In this speech, I will present the role of mobile map and navigation applications as everyday tools that determine people's interest in cycling for recreational reasons as well as the influence on a frequency of using bicycles as a mean of transport among city commuters. I will try to look from local authority's perspective and speak about main guidelines for a strategy of promoting cycling and present examples that illustrate these activities. When describing a different kinds of digital support for bicycle traveling and commuting I will look through several types of apps dedicated to cyclists. I will also list cyclists' most common needs and expectations regarding mobile applications dedicated for cycling. Many researchers already explored different aspects of this issue and that's what I will mention briefly pointing their main conclusions and observations.
Finally I will present some technical aspects of mobile apps for walkers and cyclists that I have been working on with our company team and will bring closer some case studies of such implementations: mobile and web route-planning and navigation solutions dedicated to: 1) 2000 km long bicycle trail called GreenVelo in eastern Poland, 2) a net of trails named VeloMalopolska Trails in southern Poland as well as 3) a summer bicycle action organized in Koszalin City in northern Poland, by Forum Koszalin shopping mall.
My presentation will base on experiences gathered by AmistadMobile company that has been operating on the market of navigation, tourism and information for several years. Our company in partnership with regional authorities and environmental non-governmental organizations introduced the innovative mobile tool in Poland that helps to manage the network of cycling and other trails and routes as well as promotes sustainable transport and travel. It consists of the online database of the network of trails and routes in the destination including GPS tracks and waypoints with attractions (natural and cultural heritage), key infrastructure (resting points, toilets, garbage disposals) and interesting eco-micro-trips. The important part are safety mechanisms and functionalities allowing to interactive in danger situation on a trail and guidelines for responsible attitude influencing positive, environmentally friendly behaviors of users. It is applicable to any destination in the world – from cities and regions to national parks and other protected areas, theme parks, open-air museums, city parks and other open spaces, etc.
Our company follows sustainable business principles (Agenda 2030) in promoting growth and sustainable future based on new technologies, energy efficiency, sustainable transport and action for climate. Our staff commute to work by bike, on foot or using the public transport. We believe that the role and responsibility of each business in the world is to follow the sustainable development goals for the future of our Planet and new generations.