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
