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    Design of change in cycle commuting

    McKernon, Stephen

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    2007
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    McKernon, S. (2007). Design of change in cycle commuting. Unpublished thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Design Management, Unitec New Zealand, New Zealand.
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    https://hdl.handle.net/10652/1288
    Abstract
    Cycle commuting is well-recognised but marginal in most English-speaking countries, following considerable popularity in the first half of the twentieth century. In recent decades, it has found favour among transport policy makers as a part solution to problems arising from the dominance of the motor car. As a mode of urban transport, the bicycle offers public health, economic, social, ecological, and quality-of-life advantages to both users and non-users. Auckland was one of the first New Zealand cities to have a cycle strategy, but has seen a slow decline in cycling since then. This thesis investigates the nature of cycle commuting as a social phenomenon, using the social systems theory of Niklas Luhmann to develop an analysis of its culture and social dynamics in New Zealand. It then deploys a range of systems design tools, including scenarios, causal loop diagrams, and system dynamics modeling, to develop an understanding of how to foster cycle commuting in Auckland. The final output is a set of recommendations towards doubling the proportion of cycle commuters by 2016.
    Keywords:
    cycle commuting, social dynamics, environmental sustainability
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    Architecture, Urban Environment and Building (310000)
    Degree:
    Master of Design Management (School of Design)
    Supervisors:
    Halliday, Nicola; Rees, David
    Copyright Holder:
    Stephen McKernon
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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