Epperson, Bruce D., 1957-

Bicycles in American highway planning : the critical years of policy-making, 1969-1991 / Bruce D. Epperson. - 1 online resource (248 pages)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The United States differs from other developed nations in the extent to which its national bicycle transportation policy relies on the use of unmodified roadways. Using contemporary magazine articles, government reports, and archival material from industry lobbying groups and national cycling organizations, this book tells the story of how America became a nation of bicyclists without bikeways"--

9781476616797 (e-book)


Bicycle commuting--History--United States--20th century.
Bicycles--History--United States--20th century.
Highway planning--History--United States--20th century.
Transportation and state--History--United States--20th century.


Electronic books.

HE5737 / .E67 2014eb

388.3/4720973