Bicycle City: Riding the Bike Boom to a Brighter Future

The Dutch lead the world in urban cycling, and the pandemic has led to a boom in bicycling. Bicycle City: Riding the Bike Boom to a Brighter Future argues that the bicycle is the best tool to improve our cities. Electric bikes and cargo bikes are replacing cars in more places, and mobility startups are providing new ownership models to make these bikes easier to use and own. The book illustrates how the future of bicycling will facilitate the necessary urban transitions to mitigate the impending climate crisis and support just and equitable transport systems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2024
Publisher: Island Press

The Dutch realized the importance of bicycles in the 1970s, leading to their current dominance in urban cycling. However, the pandemic has further accelerated the trend, creating a "bike boom" that offers a glimpse of a car-free urban future. Bicycle City: Riding the Bike Boom to a Brighter Future, written by cycling expert Daniel Piatkowski, argues that bicycles are the best tool for improving cities. While the car-free urban future may not be as bike-centric as initially thought, bikes are a crucial first step in reducing car dependence. The book showcases the potential of electric bikes, cargo bikes, and mobility startups to replace cars in various contexts, providing practical lessons for creating pedal-powered cities. It also highlights how bicycling can facilitate necessary urban transitions to mitigate the climate crisis and promote just and equitable transportation. Bicycle City combines the latest research with real-world examples from around the world, offering valuable insights for harnessing the post-pandemic bike boom.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642833072