By Christian Brand, Henk-Jan Dekker and Frauke Behrendt.
Cycling is considered a healthy and sustainable form of getting from A to B. The net effects of the various forms of cycling and e-biking on mobility-related air pollutant emissions are complex.
This journal article synthesizes research on the potential of cycling and e-biking to reduce (and contribute) to air pollutant emissions from mode shift away from motorized transport. Life cycle analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from production, use and end-of-life of active and motorized vehicles is used to compare the most common urban transport modes and determine whether cycling and e-biking reduce overall emissions or not. By doing so we provide a summary of research on cycling as a low carbon and clean mobility option in context of the climate emergency and the air quality crisis in cities.
This article published in Advances in Transport Policy and Planning compiles research on the potential for cycling and e-biking to reduce (and contribute) air pollution emissions as a result of a shift away from motorised transportation.
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