Author Description

City Cycling and Planning: Understanding and Modelling the Pathway Towards a Smart City serves as an essential resource for understanding the integration of cycling in urban environments within the context of Smart Cities. This comprehensive reference delves into the multifaceted aspects of urban cycling, exploring current scenarios, benefits and barriers, and the latest modeling approaches. With an emphasis on designing cyclist-friendly infrastructure and utilizing data-driven engineering principles, it equips readers with the knowledge to foster sustainable and vibrant urban ecosystems. The book is structured into five key sections, beginning with an introduction to cycling as a mode of transport, followed by an exploration of personal and environmental variables affecting cyclist behavior. Subsequent sections focus on infrastructure design, policy planning, and present modeling techniques, including AI-driven frameworks. The final chapters discuss future cities, addressing topics such as electric mobility, air pollution, and human-centric design, culminating in a vision for healthier urban living. Targeted at scholars and researchers in cycling and urban mobility, policymakers in transportation and city planning, as well as students pursuing degrees in Civil and Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning, this book provides theoretical insights and practical applications. Readers will gain a holistic understanding of how to effectively integrate cycling into urban transportation systems, thus promoting improved air quality, reduced congestion, and enhanced quality of life for all urban residents.