City Cycling (Urban and Industrial Environments)
"This is a must-read book for all those interested in transport and concerned about the environment, their own health, the quality of life, and the future of mobility. It provides an authoritative statement of the renaissance of cycling in all its facets, and each chapter is presented in a systematic, well-structured, accessible, and comprehensive manner through a galaxy of international authors. It is a benchmark book that will stand the test of time." --David Banister, Professor of Transport Studies, University of Oxford, UK"City Cyclingis sure to become the key reference work for academics, advocates, technicians, and politicians seeking to increase cycling in the United States. This impressive book thoroughly documents the individual, community, and national benefits of getting more people on bikes and proposes specific measures for making cycling safe and feasible for everyone. John Pucher and Ralph Buehler leave the reader no choice but to act." --Andy Clarke, President, League of American Bicyclists"With an overwhelming global demand for cycling solutions,City Cyclingis being published at exactly the right time. It makes a clear case that cycling is the answer to big global problems. Readers are treated to unparalleled cycling expertise with extensive content from international contributors and a great collection of case studies.City Cyclingwill be a reference point in interdisciplinary research about cycling." --Manfred Neun, President, European Cyclists' Federation"The best single source to date of data on cycling trends and successful strategies to expand and maintain high levels of cycling. Chapters focusing on women cyclists, children and cycling, and small, large, and megacities add to the usefulness." --Mark Vallianatos, Policy Director, Urban & Environmental Policy Institute, Occidental College"This book could be a change agent for bicycling and the infrastructure. It can be hoped that nationally elected officials will read it and pass legislation favorable to bicycling." --Anne Lusk, Research Scientist, Harvard School of Public Health"While City Cycling probably won't convince the most hard-core bike haters, it has the potential to help change the debate about how biking fits into the transportation system in countries such as the U.S., where it has traditionally been perceived as marginal. This thoroughly academic approach could be just what we need to move the conversation forward."Sarah Goodyear,The Atlantic Cities