The following is a copy of our works consulted. Please keep in mind that this is the sum of all four of our individual lists of works consulted and that this is NOT the works cited:
Works Consulted:
1) http://www.cycle-helmets.com/denmark.pdf
The Danish Ecological Council has carried out a comprehensive literature study on health, physical exercise and cycling.
2) http://www.gsu.edu/38735.html
ATLANTA - Georgia State University launched the new GSU Bikes initiative Oct. 15 with a goal of increasing bicycle use and reducing motorized vehicles on its urban campus.
3) http://www.aarhusbycykel.dk/index_eng.html
A website for free bicycle use, w/deposit to be refunded upon return, inside the city of Arhus in Denmark.
4) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8224141.stm
BBC article on Copenhagen and how it is moving towards being more friendly to bicyclers.
5) http://www.sightline.org/research/sprawl/res_pubs/Livable_Copenhagen_reduced.pdf
Paper by a Univ. of Washington Masters Program student on how Copenhagen is an example of how a city may re-make itself into a bicycle-friendly city. Looks like this is more like a Thesis for a Masters Degree than a regular paper.
6) http://ibike.org/
A non-governmental, nonprofit, advocacy organization, providing information and resources promoting sustainable transport and international understanding to make this planet a healthier and happier place to live. Major areas of activity are non-motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and bicycle tourism, and cross-cultural, educational programs.
7) Smith, Rebekah. “Time to explore power of pedal. ” The Daily Mercury 16 Sep. 2009, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 11 Nov. 2009.
SWAP your car keys for a bicycle helmet in the name of the environment, personal health and your hip pocket as part of National Cycle to Work Day on October 14.
8) “Small moves for bicycles.” Advocate 19 Aug. 2009, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 11 Nov. 2009.
We’ve heard about all the benefits to the environment and personal health if more of us would ride bicycles more, and drive cars less. In spite of that, Baton Rouge bike riders can have a hard time navigating the city’s roads because of hostility from motorists.
9) PAUL FOER For The Capital. “The Ninth Ward: Living in a car-crazed culture ends up costing us all dearly.” Capital 24 June 2009 ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 11 Nov. 2009.
One man’s example of how the car they owned cost them so much more than a bicycle would have.
10) “There is no need for a car.” Evening Post 18 June 2009, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 11 Nov. 2009.
11) “Cities made for cyclists; For residents of Copenhagen, Denmark, up to 60 per cent of trips — errands and commutes — are made by bicycle. In most Canadian cities, residents use a bicycle for only about one or two per cent of trips.” The Ottawa Citizen 2 Jun 2009, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 11 Nov. 2009.
The City of Ottawa and other levels of government must start thinking of cyclists as part of the overall transportation picture — and an attractive one at that, given the low impact of cycling on the environment and on infrastructure.
12) “Merging car traffic with cycling interests. ” Austin American Statesman 21 May 2009, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 11 Nov. 2009.
Austin City Council members are scheduled to hear from residents today on the 2009 Bicycle Master Plan – one that aims to increase the number of cyclists and create a safe environment for them.
13) ANDY RIGA. “Metropolitan News. ” The Gazette 16 May 2009, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 11 Nov. 2009.
Milton might be even crazier: the city thoughtfully provided a wrong-way bike lane next to parked cars so you can be hit by car doors *and* get in head-on collisions.
14) “EDITORIAL: Good news for road safety: Bike safety law good; common courtesy even better. ” McClatchy – Tribune Business News 13 May 2009 ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 11 Nov. 2009.
In the long run, if the laws increase the number of people who want to improve their bodies and the environment at the same time — by leaving the cars at home and using their bikes to commute — that could be the best thing of all.
15) “Humana; National Park Service, Humana Partner to Introduce Bike Share Program for National Park Service Employees in Washington, D.C. ” Ecology, Environment & Conservation 23 Jan. 2009: Sciences Module, ProQuest. Web. 11 Nov. 2009.
A new program designed to allow National Park Service (NPS) employees to put aside a government car for use of a bicycle launches today, affording NPS staff an opportunity to use an alternative transportation method and a chance to help reduce auto emissions.
16) “Cyclists offered help to get themselves back into saddle. ” The Western Morning News 2 Jan. 2009, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 11 Nov. 2009.
Plymouth, UK offers two different training levels for those who want to start bicycling again: Zone One is aimed at beginners and people who do not feel confident about their basic cycling skills while Zone Two is for people who want to cycle on roads but need to build up their road safety knowledge and skills.
17) http://www.enviroliteracy.org/subcategory.php/21.html
Fossil Fuels: how they come to be and what impact burning them has on the environment.
18) http://www.iptv.org/exploremore/energy/profiles/fossil_fuels.cfm
Fossil Fuels: uses, limits, benefits, geographical concerns & supply and demand.
19) http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_facts_on_cars_and_the_environment
Some things about how cars affect the environment.
20) http://www.123helpme.com/assets/10771.html
An essay about how affect the environment.
21) http://rac.com.au/Community/Environment/Impact-of-cars-on-the-environment.aspx
The average Australian car travels 15,000km per year, emitting around 4 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. Because of this, it is important to keep in mind the impact your car may have on the environment and how to reduce it.
22) http://www.mlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2008/02/how_would_electric_cars_affect.html
Some things about how using electric cars, rather than fossil fuel run ones, would affect the environment.
23) http://www.lordgrey.org.uk/~f014/usefulresources/aric/Resources/Teaching_Packs/Key_Stage_4/Climate_Change/01t.html
Brief introduction to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
24) http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/science/article2195538.ece
Walking to the shops ‘damages planet more than going by car’
25) http://earthtrends.wri.org/features/view_feature.php?theme=5&fid=53
Car Companies and Climate Change: Measuring the Carbon intensity of sales and profit.
26) http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111401/learn_pollution.htm
A quick bit about pollution and how humans are involved.
27) http://www.tropical-rainforest-animals.com/pollution-effects.html
Effects of pollution on humans.
28) http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0856526.html
Effects of pollution on humans and the environment.
29) http://www.nutramed.com/environment/cars.htm
Cars add to Air Pollution and how this effects your health.
30) http://www.energy.gov/energysources/fossilfuels.htm
Fossil Fuel usage in the U.S. and our Fossil Fuel efforts overseas.
31) http://www.bikebamboo.com/index.php
A website from a company that makes and sells bamboo bicycles.
32) Popper, N (200-, Sept. 4) Brooklyn Bicycle man uses Two Wheels to Bring Hassids and Hipsters Together. Forward, P1,4. Retrieved November 11, from Ethnic News Watch (Document ID: 1862009641)..
This article was about a man from New York who lent out bicycles to his fellow Jews to get them to start riding bicycles and gain their support for wider bike lanes.
33) Norman Goldin (2009, August 30) Amersterdam: A bicycle culture to emulate:
Virginian- Pilot (Doc Id. 184951211).
This article talks about the differences between Amsterdam transportation and other nations.
34) Block, B (2009, May) In Amsterdam the Bicycle still rules. World Watch 22 (3) S.
(Document id 168644401)
This article talks about the percentage of bike commuters as apposed to cars.
35) Murray, Teitel ( 2008, June 17) Cyclist will commute if Dedicated Pathes are their. The National Post. (Doc ID 1497652691).
This article talks about widening the bike lanes to make for safer commutes.
36) John Ward Anderson, Washington Post Forgien Service (2007, March 24). Paris Embraces Plans to Become the City of Bikes. (Doc. ID-1242101081).
This Article talks about the bike terminal stations that are planted all over the city to increase bike commuting.
37) Nancy Keates (2007, May 4). Weekend Journal: Building a Better Bike Lane. Wall street Journal. (Doc Id. 126502631).
This article talks about the bike lanes here in the U.S. and how they need to be in order to increase bike commuting.
38) Carlson, Chris. Nowtopia: Oakland, Press 2008 Print.
This book is the holy grail for bike activism! Thou shall ride a bike!
39) Montgomery, David. “Look Ma, No Brakes!” The Washington Post. The Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2009. Web. 2 Nov, 2009.
This article describes the subcultures of fixies, a one gear bike with no brakes.
40) Putman, Dana. “Bike Zines: Self-propelled Social Change.” Momentum Planet. N.p. n.d. Web. 2 Nov, 2009.
This article describes the subculture of bike zine.
41) Downs, Christopher. “Bicycle Subculture Gains Momentum in Albuquerque.” UNM. N.p. 15 April, 2009. Web. 2 Nov, 2009.
This Article goes into detail of the bike messenger and fixie culture.
