Cultural Traditions in Bicycle Policy

Author

David Podris

Date of Award

2007

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelors

Department

Social Sciences

First Advisor

Fitzgerald, Keith

Keywords

Policy, Bicycle, Politics

Area of Concentration

Political Science

Abstract

Cultural Traditions in Bicycle Policy explores the origins of state and federal policy concerning the rights and responsibilities of cyclists. Drawing on interpretive methodology, the research aims to understand and clarify the positions of interpretive communities on all sides of the policy issue. Once identified, interpretive communities are studied in terms of cultural evolution. Research objectives include gaining an understanding of symbols, values, and beliefs used by different groups that share a particular policy stance. By sharing this information perhaps the polarized debate over bikeway facilities can be seen in a new light, offering the possibility of new solutions to old policy problems.

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