Barriers to bicycle infrastructure: Why do some communities put the brakes on sustainable transport?

摘要

This thesis seeks to formulate an explanation for the difficulties the author experienced in planning bicycle infrastructure while interning for Bicicleteros del Tropico de Cancer in San Luis Potosi, Mexico during the summer of 2004. It also attempts to identify why some communities have been successful at developing bicycle-friendly infrastructure while others have failed.; The aim of this thesis is also to analyze the current situation in San Luis Potosi that is experiencing rapid urbanization, congestion, air quality problems, and increasing incidents of fatal accidents involving cyclists and motorists. In addition, this thesis attempts to develop feasible policy prescriptions to mitigate the multi-faceted problems facing San Luis Potosi. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)