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Understanding Cycling in Europe
Why do some cities see more cycling than others? Is cycling a cultural, design, or engineering phenomenon? Using European countries as examples, this course helps city building professionals and government officials to understand the history of bicycle infrastructure, the role of the bicycle in a sustainable mobility system, and the relationship between mobility and public space.
Modules
4 modules
Recommended schedule
2 Hours per week / 4 weeks
Total course length
~ 8 Hours
Instructors
George Liu
George Liu is founder of Cycling Research Review and PhD researcher studying how ideas from urban design can guide the creation of attractive environments that encourages cycling as a practical and desirable mode of daily transport. He studies how the emerging concept of “cycle highways” is conceptualized by practitioners, academics, and people cycling in Northern European countries. George is cross-appointed at Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Amsterdam as part of the Smart Cycling Futures project.
What you'll learn in this course
- A Historical Perspective: The recent and historical adoption of cycling in European cities
- Reshaping Policies: Strategies for cycle-friendly cities
- Improving Connections: Rethinking traffic flow
- Negotiation on Two Wheels: The informal rules of traffic
Free & paid options
You are free to access and participate in the course for free. If you want to earn a certificate upon completion, you can purchase a certificate. The certificate will be accessible only once the course is successfully completed. Read more here.
