Promoting walking and cycling : new perspectives on sustainable travel /

Promoting walking and cycling : new perspectives on sustainable travel /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Pooley, Colin G., author.
Imprint:	Bristol : Policy Press, 2013.
Description:	1 online resource (xii, 210 pages) : maps
Language:	English
Subject:	Urban transportation policy -- Great Britain. Walking -- Government policy -- Great Britain. Bicycle commuting -- Government policy -- Great Britain. Bicycle commuting -- Government policy. Urban transportation policy. Walking -- Government policy. Great Britain. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12868955

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ISBN:	9781447310099 1447310098 9781447310082 9781447310075 1447310071 9781447310075
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	This book uses innovative research methods to examine why so many people fail to travel in ways that are deemed by most to be desirable - on foot or by bike. It proposes evidence-based policy solutions that could increase levels of walking and cycling substantially.
Other form:	Print version: Pooley, Colin G. Promoting walking and cycling. Bristol, UK ; Chicago, IL : Policy Press, 2013 9781447310082

Table of Contents:

Section I. Context
Setting the scene and defining the problem
Where have we come from? The historical context
The global context: how is Britain different from other places?
Section II. The research
Researching walking and cycling
How the built environment influences walking and cycling
What do people think about everyday travel in urban areas?
The place of walking in the urban environment
The role of cycling in the urban environment
Section III: Policy Perspectives
The future of walking and cycling in British urban areas
Conclusions: issues of society, economy and sustainability.