Optimization Study of Hengqin Island Cycling System Based on Habitat Theory

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ID13114129
AuthorsS Wang (0000-0002-8677-1089, University of Macau, corresponding author), Jianyi Zheng (0000-0002-3219-2452, University of Macau)
Year2025
Volume9
Issue8
Pages312-312
Publication date2025-08-11
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueUrban Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2413-8851 • E-ISSN: 2413-8851
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/urbansci9080312
OpenAlexW4413223033
LanguageEN
References cited24

With the global trend of green travel and demand for improving the quality of slow-moving systems in coastal cities, the optimization of the cycling system is crucial for improving the quality of the human environment. Based on the theory of “human–environment interaction” in habitat studies, the 22.15 km cycling route around Hengqin Island was studied considering the dimensions of energy flow, information interaction, and spatial–temporal utilization through field surveys, meteorological data analysis, and behavioral observation. The results showed that climate and topography significantly affect cyclists’ energy consumption and cycling efficiency, especially in hot and humid conditions in summer, greatly affecting the cycling experience. Meanwhile, the lack of a physical marking system and the disconnection of information transmission lead to difficulties in route selection, and there are significant time and seasonal variations in cycling behavior. Accordingly, microclimate adjustment, cultural symbol implantation, and flexible facility layout strategies are proposed to enhance the environmental comfort and information interaction efficiency of the cycling system

Cycling · Energy consumption · Environmental resource management · Geography · Habitat · Meteorology · Microclimate · Computer Science · Environmental Science · Transportation Planning and Optimization · Urban Green Space and Health · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Ecology

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