Unraveling the Cycling City
| Provider | University of Amsterdam (Coursera) |
| Duration | 5 weeks (~17 hours) |
| Cost | Free (certificate available for purchase) |
| Level | Beginner–Intermediate |
| Rating | 4.89/5 (254 reviews) |
| Enroll | coursera.org/learn/unraveling-the-cycling-city |
What You'll Learn
The definitive course on why Dutch cities cycle — and what makes the system work. Uses the Netherlands as a case study to explore cycling as a complex socio-technological phenomenon.
Key Topics
- Historical development of Dutch cycling — from car-centric 1960s to cycling paradise
- Urban environment and land-use relationships — why density and mix matter
- Street design and network integration — how lanes connect into a system
- Behavioural and design co-evolution — people and infrastructure change together
- Environmental sustainability and cycling's role in climate goals
- Systems thinking and policy analysis — seeing the whole picture
Why This Matters for She Cycles
This course gives you the language and frameworks to argue for cycling infrastructure in your city. When someone says "India is not the Netherlands," you'll have the knowledge to explain what can transfer and what needs adapting.
See Also
- Designing Cycling Spaces — video learning guides
- Street Audit Toolkit — apply what you learn