Useful info on Spokes site -
http://www.spokes.org.uk/wordpress/downloads/members-campaigning/edinburgh/cec-cycle-action-plan/
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Edinburgh Active Travel Action Plan
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Posted 14 years ago #
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"public health implications of urban transport"
If you're looking for serious research on this you'll find a wealth of documents by John Pucher (a professor in the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University).
"Over the past twelve years, Pucher's research has focused on walking and bicycling. His international comparative analysis has included Australia, Canada, the USA, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and several other European countries. The main objective is to determine what American, Canadian, and Australian cities could learn from each other and from European cities to improve the safety, convenience, and feasibility of these non-motorized modes. He has published 25 articles and book chapters on walking and cycling and given over 60 featured talks, keynote addresses, and conference talks on this subject. From 2008 to 2010, he is directing a major research project for the U.S. Department of Transportation examining bicycling trends and policies in large American cities"
Pucher says that the European successes are all based on 3 factors, all of which are very important - cycle infrastructure, promotion, AND car restrictions.
This is particular in important in Edinburgh where the Council seems reasonably keen on the first two and is planning to increase the number of car parking spaces in the city centre.
Posted 14 years ago #
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