Urban Planning: The History of Cycling Infrastructure

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URBAN PLANNING
BIKE PATHS
Introduction to the work
The history of cycling infrastructure begins shortly after the so-called "bike boom" of the 1880's when the beginning short stretches of dedicated bicycle paths were constructed, through to the rise of the automobile from the middle of the 20th century onwards towards the simultaneous decline of cycling as a means of transport, till cycling's comeback starting from the 1970s onwards. By the end of the 19th century, cycling had grown from a simple hobby of a few to an established form of transport for many. Cyclists at that time campaigned to improve the existing bike paths, which were often poorly textured roads and tracks. The first bicycle paths were built around this time in the Netherlands where the bicycle was introduced in 1870 and by the 1920s became the most popular mode of transportation. The first bicycle path was a 1.4 km stretch of road built in 1899 with two paved bicycle paths running alongside each other.
The rise of the "Green" movement in the 1990s has been accompanied by many requests for the construction of cycle networks in various countries. This has led to numerous high-profile cycle network projects. Today many people ride bikes to work for a range of reasons, including fitness, environmental concerns, convenience, frugality, and enjoyment. Some places of employment offer amenities to support bike commuters, such as showers, changing rooms, indoor bike racks and secure bike parking for employees.
This work takes a closer at the relation between bike paths and the studied area in Amchit. It will aim to accomplish specific goals by studying the area in different ways giving an in depth look at the city and the bike. This work has an ob...

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