Bike Culture

The Diversity of Biking in Art and Culture
Bikes are an important part of many people’s lives, and fostering a world where cycling has a place involves recognizing this diversity of experience.

U.N. Declares ‘World Bicycle Day’
International celebrations commence June 3.
Huge Surge in Biking in Santa Monica
The city of Santa Monica recently released a report to assess its progress toward meeting the goals of the Santa Monica Bike Action Plan.
The Rise of Memphis as a Cycling City
In 2009, Memphis was one of the worst cities for cycling, but it quickly reversed its course, becoming the most improved city for cycling according to Bicycling magazine in 2012.

How One City Cultivates its Bike Culture
As a case study of bike culture, in which riding bikes is a normal and respected decision, Jeremy Holmes studies the example provided by Roanoke, Virginia.

How Did Portland Become North America's Bicycling Capital?
In retrospect, it may seem like Portland’s biking boom was inevitable. But not too long ago the city was eclipsed by other Pac NW cities for share of bicycle commuters. What happened between 2002-2008 to kick-start the city’s bike craze?
L.A. Gets a New Set of Wheels
In The New York Times, Adam Nagourney chronicles the rise of bicycle culture in a city defined for decades by its cars, but with a climate perfectly suited to non-motorized transportation.
Bike Culture Gets Rolling in Mexico City
William Booth reports on the improbable growth of bike culture in a city long known for its choking air and anarchic traffic.
Trying to Save Beijing's Iconic Bikes
Debra Bruno laments the "de-bikification" of Beijing and profiles the efforts of one NGO to stem the tide.
Copenhagen's Bikes on Rails
Jonna McKone of TheCityFix looks at Copenhagen's recently added rail cars that are specifically for bicyclists and other passengers with special needs.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
City of Brookings
City of White Salmon
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
M-NCPPC Prince George's County Planning Department
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service