A new study on urban mobility in Europe reveals that generation Z has already incorporated the bicycle into its lifestyle, although it is still far from turning it into its main means of daily transport. According to the European Urban Mobility Barometer prepared by Decathlon, the 56 % of Spanish young people between 18 and 28 years old pedal at least once a week, but Only 13 % do it daily.
The use of the bicycle in the Z gene
The survey, which collects data from more than 4,000 young people in six countries Europeans (France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain), points to the use of bicycle occurs above all for recreational or sports purposes. In Spain, 60 % use it by leisure, 45 % to exercise, and only 16 % say it uses it daily for its displacements.
Among the main motivations of young Spaniards who do pedal frequently stand out Stay in shape (80 %), Feel freedom and enjoy the journey (69 %), avoid jams (68 %) and save money (67 %).
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The study also shows that regular bicycle use is more widespread Among those who are already working (66 %) that among students (39 %). By countries, Germany (66 %) and Poland (62 %) They present the highest indices of weekly use, while France records the lowest (52 %).
Regarding the perception of security, 87 % of respondents claim to feel safe by bicyclealthough 61 % say it is not completely. Poland and Spain are the countries where young people feel safer when pedaling, while in France and Italy one in five says feeling insecure.
Las Main demands of young people To use the bicycle more they include More protected bike lanes (53 %), safe parking (45 %) and better specific signage (41 %). These requests are shared in all the countries analyzed, which indicates a clear consensus on the necessary improvements to normalize the daily use of the bike.
