As traffic congestion and pollution increase in cities round the world, the need for sustainable modes of transport has never been more urgent. Edited by a leading authority in the field and with a distinguished international team of over 50 contributors, Sustainable Transport describes how best to plan and implement a sustainable urban transport system.

Part 1 begins by discussing the environmental, economic, health, safety and other benefits of sustainable modes of transport, as well as how they fit into urban planning as a whole. A number of chapters also discuss attitudinal and other barriers to walking and cycling, and what needs to be done to overcome them. Part 2 then discusses strategies for developing sustainable transport, from formulating the right policies and planning the appropriate infrastructure for walking and cycling to ways of promoting them. This provides a context for Part 3 which looks at practical issues such as how to benchmark local conditions, anticipate and manage the demand for non-motorized transport and integrate walking and cycling into the existing transport infrastructure. Finally, Part 4 includes a series of case studies outlining what works in practice in such areas as street design and the promotion of walking and cycling.

With its authoritative and comprehensive coverage, Sustainable transport will be a standard work for all those concerned with the quality of our urban environment.