via Department for Regional Development
“Policies and strategies at all levels advocate walking and cycling but motor transport still takes priority in the big decisions and in the allocation of investment. As a consequence the UK lags badly behind many European countries in levels of active travel. To return walking and cycling to levels that can contribute to a healthy society, changes are needed in policy and practice.”1
A number of papers exist summarising the success of The Netherlands, Denmark and Germany in promoting active travel, especially cycling. Pucher et al Making Cycling Irresistible: Lessons from The Netherlands, Denmark and Germany, 2008;2 Buehler et al Sustainable Transport that Works: Lessons from Germany, 2009;3 Atkins, European Best Practice Report, 2006;4 Jacobs Consultancy, European Best Practice Report, Final Report December 2006.5 Some of these successes are discussed in more detail in the next section.
A number of papers exist summarising the success of The Netherlands, Denmark and Germany in promoting active travel, especially cycling. Pucher et al Making Cycling Irresistible: Lessons from The Netherlands, Denmark and Germany, 2008;2 Buehler et al Sustainable Transport that Works: Lessons from Germany, 2009;3 Atkins, European Best Practice Report, 2006;4 Jacobs Consultancy, European Best Practice Report, Final Report December 2006.5 Some of these successes are discussed in more detail in the next section.
 |
| German bikers, by Qlis |
more about travel behavior in urban areas:
No comments:
Post a Comment