Abstract
The city of Johannesburg has recently
constructed and demarcated cycling lines alone some of
its major highways. Some of them connect the University
of Johannesburg campuses which are across towns.
None of the University staff and students seems to have
any interest in cycling. The study is based on
quantitative research. Questionnaires were given to
students and 484 students responded. The study aimed
to investigate if the student are aware of the cycling
lanes. Through the response from first survey question,
students seem to be concern about safety. Students were
also asked if in their opinion cycling is safe. 50% of the
response said no while the other half said yes. Out of the
number that said yes there where asked how is cycling
unsafe. Students also gave their opinions and also choose
from theft (in their residence), Theft elsewhere (e.g.,
school, shopping Centre), reckless driving, cycling lane
design and surface, lack of cycling skills and mugging
and robbing. 484 students responded to this study.
Reckless driving is ranking at 86% percent which shows
that the respondents are more concerned of the motorist
who ignores or do not respect the rules of the road.