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256 p. : ill |
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Europe, A Century of Urban Cycling -- State of Cycling in European Cities -- Netherlands -- Amsterdam, World Bicycle Capital, By Chance -- Utrecht, Bicycles Rule-Again -- Enschede, An Experiment in Cycling -- Eindhoven, Engineering a Path for Bikes? -- Southeast Limburg, Cycling Goes Downhill -- Denmark -- Copenhagen, Branding the Cycling City -- Belgium -- Antwerp, Cycling Claims a Comeback -- United Kingdom -- Manchester, Cycling at a Standstill -- Germany -- Hannover, Sidelining the Bicyclist -- Switzerland -- Basel, Bikes Compete in a Hub City -- Sweden -- Malmo, A Center of Cycling Innovation -- Stockholm, Where Public Transit Eclipses Cycling -- Hungary -- Budapest, Reviving the Bicycle Lifestyle -- France -- Lyon, The Bicycle Goes Corporate -- Urban European Cycling: A Definition -- The Future of Cycling: A Research Agenda |
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"Cycling Cities is a richly illustrated volume analyzing 100 years of urban cyclingpolicy, use, and practice in 14 European cities in 9 countries. Why did some capitals and business centers became real cycling cities and others not? The book has gained traction in the news. Cycling Cities traces how policymakers, engineers, cyclists, or community groups campaignedand made a difference since the early twentieth century. Cycling Cities covers: The Netherlands: Amsterdam, Utrecht, Enschede, Eindhoven, South-Limburg; Belgium: Antwerp; Denmark: Copenhagen; Germany: Hannover; Sweden: Stockholm, Malmö; Switzerland: Basel; United Kingdom: Manchester; Hungary: Budapest; France: Lyon. The richly illustrated book includes photos (ca. 100); tables (ca.100); graphs (11); maps (10); and info graphics (9) Cycling Cities is for everyone interested in sustainable urban mobility. It is an invaluable resource for the growing global community of policymakers, social groups, students, and teachers. Cycling Cities marks the launch of a major international research program for Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUM).Cycling Cities highlights:Daily cycling practices-from commuting to touring, Cycle infrastructures-from bicycle lanes to bike parking, Bike users-from activists to tourists, Policymaking-from politicians to traffic engineers." from book website |
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Cykelvägar -- historia
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Städer
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Bicycle paths--urban
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Cities and towns
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Europa
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388.411094
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Oldenziel, R. (Ruth), 1958-
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Emanuel, Martin.
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Albert de la Bruhèze, A.A. (Adri August), 1955-
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Veraart, F.C.A. (Franciscus Cornelis Adrianus), 1970-
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9789073192461 hbk |
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