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2021 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
Learning from Experience: A Set of European Policies
Author : Federica Bianchi
Published in: Cycling & Walking for Regional Development
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
Defining a dedicated national plan for soft mobility means creating a strategic tool for a country’s growth. Indeed, investing in a large-scale network of cycle paths generates economic and social benefits, which also extend to other occupational fields that are not strictly related to cycling. They involve various actors and stakeholders, and offer an opportunity for cooperation between institutional bodies at various levels. An increasing number of European countries are defining a structured intervention strategy. Their experiences witness how this approach is proving to be essential to converge the many issues related to the project for a territorial infrastructure and the resulting effects. The purpose of analysing five case studies—The Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark and Switzerland—is to reason on the many methods and tools available to promote cycling in an effective and coordinated manner, and to underscore certain factors, which are present in all experiences and are crucial for a successful strategy.