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Author:   Hugh McClintock (University of Nottingham, United Kingdom)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.649kg
ISBN:  

9780849315534

ISBN 10:   0849315530
Pages:   325
Publication Date:   07 October 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
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Table of Contents

THE MAINSTREAMING OF CYCLING POLICY, H. McClintock Introduction Health and Transport Environmental Policy Urban Quality of Life Road Safety Sustainable Development National and Regional Contrasts in Levels of Cycle Use The Role of Public Policy in the Development of Cycling Policy References DEVELOPMENT OF UK CYCLING POLICY, H. McClintock Introduction Landmarks in UK Cycling Development Policy: 1970s to Early 1990s The National Cycling Strategy The Development of Technical Guidance for Cycling Infrastructure The 1998 Integrated Transport White Paper and Local Transport Plans Revised Planning Policy Guidance on Land Use and Transport Planning Assessment of UK Cycle Policy Experience: Some Challenges for the Future References PROMOTING CYCLING THROUGH 'SOFT' (NON-INFRASTRUCTURAL) MEASURES, H. McClintock Introduction Cycling to Work and to Education Cycle Use for Shopping Trips Cycle Parking Leisure Cycling Other Cycling Promotion Initiatives Partnership, Leadership and the Importance of a Co-Ordinated Approach to Cycling Promotion Monitoring of Cycle Use and Learning from Experience References MAKING SPACE FOR CYCLISTS - A MATTER OF SPEED? M. Yeates Introduction The Policy Position Regarding Cycling Urban Planning and Traffic in Towns The Australian Context Safety Integration - or Separation? Speed Management in Australia Where to Start First? The Local Town Centre as One of the First Steps? Sharing a Safer Main Street? A Concept from Denver, Colorado Bicycle-Friendly Streets in Brisbane Sharing a Safer Main Street in Practice; Bicycle-Friendly Streets in New South Wales Where to From Here? The Future References HOMEZONES AND TRAFFIC CALMING: IMPLICATIONS FOR CYCLISTS, G.P. Smith, The Homezone Idea Who is the Homezone/Woonerf For? Popularity of Homezone National Policy Inherent Disadvantages of Hierarchical System Induced Traffic and Reducing Traffic Case Study - De Strijp The Homezone: a Conclusion Notes References DEVELOPING HEALTHY TRAVEL HABITS IN THE YOUNG: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL IN THE UK, J. Cleary Introduction Redressing the Decline Central Government Action How are the Issues Being Addressed? Routes to a School Travel Plan Cycling to School Notes References THE UK NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK: A MILLENNIUM PROJECT, J. Grimshaw Introduction The Development of a National Network The Growth of the Network Usage of the Network The Future References CYCLING WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT: COMBINED IN PARTNERSHIP, NOT CONFLICT, D. Holladay Introduction Journey Profile - Assessing the Potential Cycle Access to and from Railway Stations Providing Short and Long Term Cycle Parking at Stations Parking for Regular Users- All Day/All Night 'Bicycle Stations' and Cycle Hire Facilities Cycle Parking at Suburban Stations and Bus/Tram Stops Park & Ride Schemes - and the Corruption of Their Use Carriage of Bikes on Trams and Light Rail External Interface Between Bikes and Trams Carriage of Bikes on Buses and Taxis Sharing Road Space with Buses The Paperwork - Audits and conditions of carriage Promotion Conclusion References PLANNING FOR MORE CYCLING: THE YORK EXPERIENCE BUCKS THE TREND, J. Harrison Background The Transport Strategy Funding of Cycle Infrastructure The Cycle Network City Centre Bridges The 'Magic Roundabout' The Millennium Bridge Marketing Reducing Social Exclusion Maintenance Monitoring Safety Usage and Targets Future Aspirations Summary PLANNING FOR CYCLISTS IN EDINBURGH, R. Williams Introduction Conversion of Old Railway Lines A 30 Year Plan Following the Water Follow the Bus Other Traffic Management Measures Including Cycle Parking Safe Routes to School Traffic Calming SPOKES A Network Approach New Projects for New Millennium Cycle Policies Benchmarking Cycle Use NOTTINGHAM, H. McClintock Introduction Development of Greater Nottingham cycle Network The Greater Nottingham Cycle-Friendly Employers Project Wider Changes in National and Local Transport Planning Context Other Cycling Policy Initiatives Cycling Controversies Monitoring of Cycle Use Conclusions: Some Future Challenges References AN EFFICIENT MEANS OF TRANSPORT: EXPERIENCES WITH CYCLING POLICY IN THE NETHERLANDS, T. Welleman Introduction Geographical Background to Cycling in the Netherlands The History of Bicycle Use and Bicycle Policy in the Netherlands Dutch Bicycle Policy During the Twentieth Century 1900-1999: the Bicycle Master Plan Period Bicycle Use Cyclists' Safety The Combination of Public Transport and Bicycle Bicycle Parking Facilities and Theft Prevention Conclusion Plans for Future Bicycle Policy at a National Level GERMAN CYCLING POLICY EXPERIENCE, W. Bohle Introduction The Promotion of Cycling by Municipalities and Federal States Cycling to Work: Promotion of Cycling by Enterprises Comment: Relevant German Cycling Policy Experiences Notes References URBAN CYCLING IN DENMARK, T. Krag, Introduction Decrease in Cycling - with Exceptions History National Cycling Strategy Cycle Tracks and Paths Traffic Safety The National Cycling City of Denmark Copenhagen - City for Cyclists The City Bike -a Positive Publicity Project Notes TRAFFIC CALMING ON THE NATIONAL ROAD NETWORK TO IMPROVE CYCLING CONDITIONS IN SMALL TOWNS IN POLAND: THE CASE OF KOBYLNICA SLUPSKA ON NATIONAL ROAD 21, A. Zalewski Introduction National Context of Cycle Use in Poland Case of Kobylnica Final Conclusions References PADUA: A DECADE TO BECOME A CYCLE CITY, M. Mamoli Introduction The Development of a Cycling Strategy Key Requirements for the Cycling Network Implementation The Current Situation Notes US BICYCLE PLANNING, A. Clarke Introduction Future Prospects Obstacles New Directions Conclusion References INCREASING CYCLING THROUGH 'SOFT' MEASURES (TRAVELSMART) - PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, C. Ashton-Graham Introduction: The Western Australia Situation Perth Policy Context Infrastructure Approach (Perth Bicycle Network) Non-Built approach (TravelSmart) Project History Methods Programme Evaluation Next Steps References Appendix: Sustainable urban travel: contacts and websites

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