Dr. Robert Egan

I explore all aspects of cycling in low-cycling contexts, with a focus on Ireland.

My interdisciplinary work is broadly situated within the mobilities paradigm, with an appreciation for the pragmatic aims and methods of transport research.

To date, I have examined:

• • The lived experience and practices of cyclists in Dublin
  • The school cycling gender gap among Irish teenagers
  • The planning of diverse cycle parking facilities and the principles of good practice
  • E-cargo bikes as a logistics vehicle for small businesses
  • Discourses of transport planning and everyday mobility in active travel planning opposition
  • E-bikes and e-cargo cycles as private transportation for individuals and families

I am an expert in qualitative methods. I have developed several grounded theories based on interview and focus group research, and have recently developed my skills in Critical Discourse Analysis. I have carried out quantitative survey research investigating cycle parking, using cluster analysis to develop a typology of cycle parking preferences. I am also experienced with ArcGIS, having used this tool to map the spatial distribution of various transport-related phenomena.

To learn more about my research, please visit:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert-Egan-2/research

For more about my current project on Private E-Cargo Bikes and Everyday Mobility in Ireland, please visit:

https://www.tcd.ie/transport-research/our-research/research-projects/private-e-cargo-bikes-and-everyday-mobility-ireland/