Bikenomics provides a surprising and compelling new perspective on the way we get around and on how we spend our money, as families and as a society. The book starts with a look at Americans' real transportation costs, and moves on to examine the current civic costs of our transportation system. Blue tells the stories of people, businesses, organizations, and cities who are investing in two-wheeled transportation. The multifaceted North American bicycle movement is revealed, with its contradictions, challenges, successes, and visions.Three quarters of all neighborhoods in the U.S. boast affordable housingathat is, if you look only at rental costs and purchase ... This isna#39;t just a pitfall for the impecunious; the average moderate income household in the U.S.a#39;s metro areas spends 60% of their total income on housing and transportation alone. ... Postponing repair of minor problems, like a dent, leads to more expensive problems, like rust.
Title | : | Bikenomics |
Author | : | Elly Blue |
Publisher | : | Microcosm Publishing - 2014-11-29 |
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