Bike Lanes Are White Lanes

Hoffmann, Melody L.

doi:10.2307/j.ctt1d4v13q

Cited by 110 publications

(8 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In some places, bicycling and its associated infrastructure have become material symbols of neighborhood change, foregrounding social inequalities, and catalyzing neighborhood voices and discomfort from local residents. This has sometimes resulted in opposition to bicycle lane infrastructure, leading to discussions about culturally and locally appropriate bicycle interventions (Hoffmann, 2016;Lubitow et al, 2016). In these contexts, bicycling can be seen as a global force that responds to the logic of economic development by encouraging gentrification, increased property values, displacement, and redevelopment-a view readily adopted by local urban elites, planners, and decision-makers (Hoffmann and Lugo, 2014).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bicycle use in Latin American cities: changes over time by socio-economic position

Ávila-Palència

Sarmiento

Jáuregui

et al. 2023

Front. Sustain. Cities

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

IntroductionWe aimed to examine utilitarian bicycle use among adults from 18 large Latin American cities and its association with socio-economic position (education and income) between 2008 and 2018.MethodsData came from yearly cross-sectional surveys collected by the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF). A total of 77,765 survey respondents with complete data were used to estimate multilevel logistic regression models with city as random intercept and year as random slope.ResultsIndividuals with high education and high-income levels had lower odds of using a bicycle compared with participants with lower education and income levels. These associations, however, changed over time with the odds of bicycle use increasing for all groups, especially among individuals with the highest education and income levels.DiscussionOur results confirm the broadening appeal of bicycling across socio-economic positions in several Latin American cities and reinforce the importance of considering policies aimed at supporting and enhancing bicycle travel for all users.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bicycle use in Latin American cities: changes over time by socio-economic position

Ávila-Palència

Sarmiento

Jáuregui

et al. 2023

Front. Sustain. Cities

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Some researchers and even riders see the cultural practices described above as one of the main problems to cycling inclusivity and cycling promotion, especially when it comes to reaching women, children, the elderly, socially excluded, people with disabilities, "invisible cyclists" or migrants in their velomobility and sport interest (cf. Lugo 2018;Lam 2018;Lubitow 2016;Hoffmann 2016;Aldred et al 2016).…”

Section: Discussion: the Symbolic Revaluation Of The Bicyclementioning

confidence: 99%

The bicycle as a symbol of lifestyle, status and distinction. A cultural studies analysis of urban cycling (sub)cultures in Berlin

Hoor

2020

Applied Mobilities

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The bicycle has been gaining attention in planning, politics, academia and across the media and has become increasingly present in urban landscapes and popular cultures: young urbanites ride minimalistic, stylish and individualised bicycles and wear messenger bags for their commute to work or to university.Additionally, bicycles can be seen in lifestyle blogs, advertising, shop windows or living rooms as decoration and eye-catchers. Taking this observation as a starting point, I focus my research on how bicycles, especially fixed-gear bikes and recent cycling trends are being used to express lifestyle, status, and social distinction in an urban middleclass context. In order to investigate further, I conducted a cultural studies analysis based on participant observations and media analysis exploring cultural meanings and practices in urban cycling cultures in Berlin, Germany. My research leads me to the result that the bicycle is increasingly turning into a key object of popular urban culture, combining tendencies of commercialisation, specialisation and standardisation, with a strong focus on aesthetics, design, lifestyle and consumerism. In the context of urban cultures, the bicycle is therefore experiencing a symbolic revaluation, making it desirable to more and more urbanites, but also more exclusive.

show abstract

“…Analyses of climate gentrification note that sometimes the new high-end, mixed-use housing developments that are a common part of downtown urban revitalization are marketed as low-carbon, hoping to add to the appeal of city-center living (Quastel, 2009;Rice et al, 2019). This can also be the case for accompanying low-carbon "gray" amenities such as public transportation and bike lanes (Bardaka et al, 2018;Hoffmann, 2016). For scholars of climate gentrification, a lower carbon lifestyle for the well-to-do means increased housing costs, longer commutes, and accompanying higher transportation costs and carbon emissions for lower-income residents.…”

Section: Urban Climate Governance and Social (In)justicementioning

confidence: 99%

A New Phase of Just Urban Climate Action in the Rocky Mountain West

Stein

McKendry

2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The imperative of climate change has inspired hundreds of cities across the United States to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yet in some contexts, urban greening and climate action have exacerbated social injustices, spawning green gentrification or increasing the cost of living. In response, cities are beginning to shift their governing institutions to foster collaboration between departments and build local capacities while leaning into the interconnected nature of climate change mitigation, housing affordability, and social justice. Through a cross-case comparison of Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah, two cities committed to climate action while facing severe housing crises, this study argues that cities are entering a new phase of urban climate action, one that can build a more sustainable and equitable urban environment for all.

show abstract

Bike Lanes Are White Lanes

Cited by 110 publications

References 0 publications

Bicycle use in Latin American cities: changes over time by socio-economic position

Bicycle use in Latin American cities: changes over time by socio-economic position

The bicycle as a symbol of lifestyle, status and distinction. A cultural studies analysis of urban cycling (sub)cultures in Berlin

A New Phase of Just Urban Climate Action in the Rocky Mountain West

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About