Magazine promotes cycling to local decision makers
Cycling Mobility, a quarterly magazine dedicated to promoting cycling, was launched earlier this month. The magazine explores different issues around cycling, looking at urban planning, cycling policy, and research and development. It is particularly relevant for those in CIVITAS working on cycling-related measures, and the CIVITAS Secretariat has agreed to circulate the magazine’s inaugural issue.
CIVITAS recognizes the importance of sustainable modes of transport such as cycling, as the project overall runs 42 cycling-related activities. CIVITAS cities are introducing safe infrastructure for cyclists and road users, innovative ITS solutions for cyclists, bike-rental schemes, innovative solutions to combat vandalism and stealing and much more. Cycling Mobility is primarily aimed at cities and councils, transport companies, NGOs, industry, governments and consultants. Best practice examples and case studies from around the world are shared in the magazine, as well as editorials, feature articles and policy discussion. According to the creators, the magazine strives to “deliver answers to those who face the question: ‘How do we get larger metropolitan areas and cities out of gridlock, while simultaneously improving the quality of life and general health of inner city inhabitants?’”. The publication presents cycling data on research and development, planning, policy and legislation, public health and safety issues in an easy to read way. One of the publication’s main concerns is to provide politicians and city planners with usable, practical material that can contribute to improving city mobility through cycling. Editor of the magazine, Ross Ringham believes bicycles are increasing in popularity as they are seen as a viable solution to mobility issues, “In cities worldwide, from Denver and Washington to London and Seville, bike sharing programs are already very popular - encouraging people to use bikes as an alternative to cars, buses, scooters and motorbikes. An ever-increasing number of communities across the globe are developing similar schemes to solve the complex issue of inner city mobility”. For more information and to subscribe to the magazine, visit www.cyclingmobility.com
Author: Cycling Mobility
