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Abstract
Cycling Cities is a richly illustrated volume analyzing 100 years of urban cycling-policy, 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 campaigned--and 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.
This book is translated by TURPC into Persian language.
This book is translated by TURPC into Persian language.
Original language | Persian (Iran, Islamic Republic of) |
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Place of Publication | Tehran |
Publisher | Tehran Urban Planning and Research Center |
Number of pages | 332 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-622-7502-20-6 |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Activities
- 1 Invited talk
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Cycling Cities: Historical Reflections and Future Directions
Oldenziel, R. (Chair), Bruno, M. (Chair), Veraart, F. C. A. (Speaker), Emanuel, B. A. M. (Speaker) & Ploeger, J. (Speaker)
27 Oct 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
Press/Media
Research output
- 2 Chapter
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Toward a long-term measurement system of sustainable urban mobility
Smits, J.-P. P. H. & Veraart, F. C. A., 2020, A U-turn to the Future: Sustainable Urban Mobility since 1850. Emanuel, M., Schipper, F. & Oldenziel, R. (eds.). New York: Berghahn Books Inc., p. 305-323 19 p. (Explorations in Mobility; vol. 4).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
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Making the bicycle Dutch: the development of the bicycle industry in the Netherlands, 1860-1940
Tjong Tjin Tai, S. E. & Veraart, F. C. A., 11 Sept 2018, Invisible bicycle: parallel histories and different timelines. Männistö-Funk, T. & Myllyntaus, T. (eds.). Leiden: Brill Academic Publishers, p. 126-155 30 p. (Technology and Change in History; vol. 15).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review