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1 online resource (xii, 210 pages) : maps |
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| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Urban transportation policy -- Great Britain.
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Urban transportation policy. |
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Great Britain. |
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Walking -- Government policy -- Great Britain.
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Walking -- Government policy. |
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Walking. |
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Bicycle commuting -- Government policy -- Great Britain.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- Transportation. |
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Bicycle commuting -- Government policy. |
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TRANSPORTATION -- Public Transportation. |
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Bicycle commuting. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Regional Planning. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Pooley, Colin G. Promoting walking and cycling. Bristol, UK ; Chicago, IL : Policy Press, 2013 9781447310082 (OCoLC)834407556 |
| ISBN |
9781447310099 (electronic book) |
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1447310098 (electronic book) |
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9781447310082 |
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9781447310075 |
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1447310071 |
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9781447310075 |
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