Bicycle Justice and Urban Transformation: Biking for all? (Routledge Equity, Justice and the Sustainable City series)

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Synopsis
As bicycle commuting grows in the United States, the profile of the white, middle-class cyclist has emerged. This stereotype evolves just as investments in cycling play an increasingly important role in neighborhood transformations. However, despite stereotypes, the cycling public is actually quite diverse, with the greatest share falling into the lowest income categories. Bicycle Justice and Urban Transformation demonstrates that for those with privilege, bicycling can be liberatory, a lifestyle choice, whereas for those surviving at the margins, cycling is not a choice, but an often oppressive necessity. Ignoring these "invisible" cyclists skews bicycle improvements towards those with choices. This book argues that it is vital to contextualize bicycling within a broader social justice framework if investments are to serve all street users equitably. "Bicycle justice" is an inclusionary social movement based on furthering material equity and the recognition that qualitative differences matter. This book illustrates equitable bicycle advocacy, policy and planning. In synthesizing the projects of critical cultural studies, transportation justice and planning, the book reveals the relevance of social justice to public and community-driven investments in cycling. This book will interest professionals, advocates, academics and students in the fields of transportation planning, urban planning, community development, urban geography, sociology and policy.
Copyright:
2016

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
270 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781317362326
Related ISBNs:
9781315668840, 9780815359203, 9781138950245
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Aaron Golub, Melody L. Hoffmann, Adonia E. Lugo and Gerardo F. Sandoval
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Aaron Golub
Edited by:
Melody L. Hoffmann
Edited by:
Adonia E. Lugo
Edited by:
Gerardo F. Sandoval

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