Cycling to Work

"Cycling to Work" is a comprehensive specialist book that addresses the topic of everyday cycling and urban mobility. Based on an extensive survey involving 14,000 participants from the "Bike to Work" initiative in Switzerland, the book provides a detailed analysis of the various dimensions of utility cycling. It develops an innovative theoretical framework to understand and analyze the diverse uses of bicycles. Additionally, it discusses the motivations that encourage commuters to cycle, as well as the barriers created by inadequate infrastructure and lack of acceptance. The research diagnoses the current situation and explores ways to promote this sustainable mode of transport. By combining quantitative results in the form of tables, graphs, and maps with qualitative results in the form of quotes from survey participants, the book offers a well-founded and engaging read. It is aimed at researchers, decision-makers, and advanced students in the fields of urban planning, social sciences, and transportation.