VR in research on cycling infrastructure
3 June | This webinar by Mohsen Nazemi introduces virtual reality (VR) as a method in research on cycling and discusses the application of PTV Vissim in creating 360-degree environments.
Different survey methods have been used to study cyclists’ behaviour, perceptions, and preferences; ranging from verbally described facilities to surveys including images and videos.
This webinar introduces virtual reality (VR) as a method in research on cycling infrastructure and discusses the application of PTV Vissim in creating 360-degree environments. The results of an experiment using a bicycle simulator combined with immersive VR showed that VR is a valuable tool to evaluate future street designs and can inform transport engineers, urban planners, and decision makers.
The webinar on 3 June 2020 is part of the PTV webinar series, presented by Mohsen Nazemi from the Engaging Mobiilty project at the Future Cities Laboratory.
Mohsen has been working on his PhD thesis on cycling infrastructure using VR as a method to engage cyclists, who are potential users of new cycling infrastructure. By immersing participants in a virtual environment, they would be able to "experience" the new infrastructure before they are built, and provide valuable user feedback to planners and designers.