Dr. M.A. (Meredith) Glaser MPhil
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Visiting address
- Nieuwe Achtergracht 166
- Room number: B4.12
Postal address
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Postbus 15629
1001 NC Amsterdam
Contact details
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Profile
Dr. Glaser's research focuses on policy innovation, knowledge transfer, and capacity building for accelerated implementation of sustainable transport goals. She brings an interdisciplinary perspective to urban mobility, with her background in public health, urban planning, and environmental science. Her research has been published in several academic journals and she has given expert comment for numerous media articles. She has also acquired and managed the academic output for European projects (CYCLEWALK and HANDSHAKE), co-directs the summer program Planning the Cycling City, and has contributed to development and production of the massive online open course Unraveling the Cycling City. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Urban Cycling Institute.
Prior to joining the UvA, Meredith has been involved in urban strategy and sustainable mobility policy transfer and consulting for nearly 10 years. She is originally from California and holds Masters degrees in city planning (MCP) and public health (MPH) from the University of California Berkeley. She completed her PhD in urban planning from the University of Amsterdam.
In addition to research, she has broad experience teaching all levels, from bachelors and masters to mid-career professionals. She is also the academic director of the summer program Planning the Cycling City, and has contributed to development and production of the massive online open course Unraveling the Cycling City. Meredith also regularly provides keynotes at international conferences that explore sustainable transport, innovation, urban design, and placemaking. She has been featured in a range of media outlets, including the The Guardian, Streetsblog, Bloomberg, Outside Magazine, and National Public Radio (USA).
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Books
Karssenberg, H., Laven, J., Glaser, M., & Van't Hoff, M. (Eds.). (2016). The City at Eye Level: Lessons for Street Plinths: 2nd & extended edition. Eburon Uitgeverij BV. (Download available at www.thecityateyelevel.com)
Glaser, M., Van't Hoff, M., Karssenberg, H., Van Teeffelen, J., & Laven, J. (Eds.). (2012). The City at Eye Level: Lessons for Street Plinths. Eburon Uitgeverij BV. (Download available at www.thecityateyelevel.com)
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Publications
- refereed (8)
- academic (2)
- conference contributions (4)
- recognitions (40)
- doctoral thesis (1)
- working papers / preprints (1)
2022
Glaser, M., & te Brömmelstroet, M. (2022). Unpacking policy transfer as a situated practice: Blending social, spatial, and sensory learning at a conference. Applied Mobilities, 7(2), 163-185. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/23800127.2020.1827559 [details]- Glaser, M., Bertolini, L., te Brömmelstroet, M., Blake, O., & Ellingson, C. (2022). Learning through policy transfer? Reviewing a decade of scholarship for the field of transport. Transport Reviews, 42(5), 626-644. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2021.2003472 [details]
2021
- Blake, O., Glaser, M., Bertolini, L., & te Brommelstroet, M. (2021). How policies become best practices: A case study of best practice making in an EU knowledge sharing project. European Planning Studies, 29(7), 1251-1271. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2020.1840523 [details]
- Glaser, M. A., & Krizek, K. (2021). Can street-focused emergency response measures trigger a transition to new transport systems? Exploring evidence and lessons from 55 US cities. Transport Policy, 103, 146-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.TRANPOL.2021.01.015
- Glaser, M., Blake, O., Bertolini, L., te Brömmelstroet, M., & Rubin, O. (2021). Learning from abroad: An interdisciplinary exploration of knowledge transfer in the transport domain. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 39, Article 100531. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2020.100531 [details]
2020
- Glaser, M., Krizek, K. J., & King, D. A. (2020). Viewpoint: Accelerating reform to govern streets in support of human-scaled accessibility. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 7, Article 100199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2020.100199 [details]
2019
- Glaser, M., te Brömmelstroet, M., & Bertolini, L. (2019). Learning to build strategic capacity for transportation policy change: An interdisciplinary exploration. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 1, Article 100006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2019.100006 [details]
2017
- te Brommelstroet, M., Nikolaeva, A., Glaser, M., Nicolaisen, M. S., & Chan, C. (2017). Traveling together alone and alone together: Mobility and potential exposure to diversity. Applied Mobilities, 2(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/23800127.2017.1283122 [details]
2021
- Glaser, M. A. (Accepted/In press). Review of: Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America. Transport Reviews.
2019
- Glaser, M., & Krizek, K. J. (2019). Review of: M. Colville-Andersen (2018) Copenhagenize: the definitive guide to global bicycle urbanism. Transport Reviews, 40(1), 121-123. https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2019.1656679 [details]
2019
- Glaser, M. A. (2019). Learning how to ride: Building governance capacity for cycling through experience and negotiation. Abstract from Cycling Research Board, Delft, Netherlands.
2017
- Glaser, M. A., & te Brommelstroet, M. C. G. (2017). Shutting off the lights: Disruptions in everyday mobility practice as a lens for analysing cyclist behaviour. Abstract from Scientists for Cycling, .
- te Brommelstroet, M. C. G., & Glaser, M. A. (2017). Op een (oude) fiets moet je het leren: Een auto-etnografische analyse van het leerproces bij ‘policy transfer. Paper presented at Colloquium Vervoersplanologisch Speurwerk, Ghent, Belgium.
2015
- Glaser, M. A., te Brömmelstroet, M. C. G., & Hermansen, B. (2015). Planning the cycling city: Understanding learning profiles for professional and student groups. Paper presented at 12th Cycling and Society Research Symposium, .
Prize / grant
- Glaser, M. (2018). CIVITAS HANDSHAKE.
- Glaser, M. (2018). TRNSFR Project.
- Glaser, M. (2017). INTERREG CYCLEWALK.
Membership / relevant position
- Glaser, M. (2022-2030). CROW-Fietsberaad is het kenniscentrum voor fietsbeleid van de Nederlandse overheden. De doelstelling van CROW-Fietsberaad is de ontwikkeling, (…), Programmaraad CROW-Fietsberaad. https://www.fietsberaad.nl/Over-fietsberaad/Programmaraad-Fiets
Media appearance
- Glaser, M. (04-02-2024). America’s Meredith Glaser is Flanders' first cycling supremo [Web] VRT. America’s Meredith Glaser is Flanders' first cycling supremo. https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2024/01/31/cycling-academic-professor-of-cycling-meredith-glaser-ugent-ghen/
- Glaser, M. (30-01-2024). Amerikaanse expert in duurzame mobiliteit eerste fietsprofessor van Vlaanderen [Web] VRT NWS / Radio 2. Amerikaanse expert in duurzame mobiliteit eerste fietsprofessor van Vlaanderen. https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2024/01/30/amerikaanse-expert-in-duurzame-mobiliteit-eerste-fietsprofessor/
- Glaser, M. (25-01-2023). Amsterdam’s Underwater Bike Garage Is Next-Level Cycling Infrastructure [Web] Bloomberg. Amsterdam’s Underwater Bike Garage Is Next-Level Cycling Infrastructure. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-25/amsterdam-opens-a-65-million-underwater-parking-garage-for-bikes
- Glaser, M. (14-10-2022). Inside the Bicycle’s Conquest of Amsterdam [Web] Bloomberg. Inside the Bicycle’s Conquest of Amsterdam. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-14/how-the-bicycle-conquered-amsterdam
- Glaser, M. (08-11-2021). Going green [Radio] BBC Radio Lincolnshire. Going Green: can cycling fit in your life?. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_lincolnshire
- Glaser, M. (31-08-2021). Car-Crazy Milan erupted over a new pedestrian zone [Web] Bloomberg. Car-Crazy Milan erupted over a new pedestrian zone. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-08-31/carless-cities-around-the-world-wean-citizens-from-automobiles
- Glaser, M. (31-08-2021). Car crazy Milan erupted over pedestrian zones [Web] Bloomberg City News. Car-crazy Milan erupted over Pedestrian Zones. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-08-31/carless-cities-around-the-world-wean-citizens-from-automobiles
- Glaser, M. (10-05-2021). How cycling has changed gear thanks to Covid-19 in major European cities [Web] Franceinfo.fr. How cycling has changed gear thanks to Covid-19 in major European cities. https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/europe/nousleseuropeens-comment-la-velo-a-change-de-braquet-grace-au-covid-19-dans-les-grandes-villes-euro…
- Glaser, M. (06-04-2021). Highway-Auto-Petroleum Complex Will Fight Secretary Pete’s People-First Transport Plans, Say Academics [Web] Forbes. Highway-Auto-Petroleum Complex Will Fight Secretary Pete’s People-First Transport Plans, Say Academics. https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2021/04/06/highway-auto-petroleum-complex-will-fight-secretary-petes-people-first-transport-plans-s…
- Glaser, M. (02-04-2021). White House recognizes induced deman [Web] The Spokesman. White House recognizes induced demand. https://www.the-spokesmen.com/overtonwindow/
- Glaser, M. (24-12-2020). How can you become a sustainable change agent within your city? [Web] EIT Urban Mobility - YouTube Channel. How can you become a sustainable change agent within your city?. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJRvRyhqvtk&feature=youtu.be
- Glaser, M. (17-11-2020). This Is Our Chance to Reclaim Cities from Cars [Print] Outside Magazine. This Is Our Chance to Reclaim Cities from Cars. https://www.outsideonline.com/2418853/reclaim-cities-from-cars
- Glaser, M. (07-08-2020). Lessons from Amsterdam as the world welcomes a bike boom [Web] Joyride. Lessons from Amsterdam as the world welcomes a bike boom. https://joyride.city/amsterdam-tips-during-a-bike-boom/
- Glaser, M. (29-06-2020). How COVID-19 could reshape city design [Web] Apolitico. How COVID-19 could reshape city design. https://apolitical.co/en/solution_article/how-covid-19-could-reshape-city-design
- Glaser, M. (06-08-2019). Op-Ed: Want Safe, Bikeable Streets? Get Rid of Free Parking, as Amsterdam Did [Web] Streetsblog NYC. Op-Ed: Want Safe, Bikeable Streets? Get Rid of Free Parking, as Amsterdam Did. https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2019/08/06/op-ed-want-safe-bikeable-streets-get-rid-of-free-parking-as-amsterdam-did/
- Glaser, M. (14-06-2019). Bicycle Architecture Biennale Showcases World's Wow-Factor Cycling Infrastructure [Web] Forbes. Bicycle Architecture Biennale Showcases World's Wow-Factor Cycling Infrastructure. https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2019/06/14/bicycle-architecture-biennale-showcases-worlds-wow-factor-cycling-infrastructure/?sh=6ce22db64669
- Glaser, M. (21-03-2019). Cyclesnake-Style Bridge Planned For Stockport As Part Of Bee Network Proposals [Web] Forbes. Cyclesnake-Style Bridge Planned For Stockport As Part Of Bee Network Proposals. https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2019/03/21/cyclesnake-style-bridge-planned-for-stockport-as-part-of-bee-network-proposals/?sh=4bd27383243d
- Glaser, M. A. (21-12-2018). The Netherlands is paying people to cycle [Web] CNN Travel. The Netherlands is paying people to cycle. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/netherlands-cycling/index.html
- Glaser, M. (22-09-2017). What happens if you turn off the traffic lights? [Web] The Guardian. What happens if you turn off the traffic lights?. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2017/sep/22/what-happens-if-you-turn-off-the-traffic-lights
Talk / presentation
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (3-2-2023). From starter to star: activating communities for actionable change, Socio-Cycle Cycling Symposium, Cork.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (28-11-2022). Cycling as a case of policy transfer, Aalto University.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (23-11-2022). Implementing sustainable transport goals: knowledge transfer and capacity building, E-Bike City Zurich, Zurich.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (9-2022). CityLab: Amsterdam innovation by bike, Bloomberg CityLab.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (13-7-2022). More than A to B: unraveling the socio-spatial effects of mobility, University of Oregon.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (11-7-2022). More than A to B: unraveling the social-spatial effects of mobility, Danish Institute for Study Abroad.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (30-6-2022). CIVITAS HANDSHAKE: 50 years of cycling progress squeezed into 5, Velo City, Ljubljana.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (22-5-2022). More than A to B: unraveling the social-spatial effects of mobility, University of South Carolina.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (29-11-2021). Cycling as a case of policy transfer, Aalto University.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (15-9-2021). Coming home after going Dutch: translating best practices into local action, Australia Cycling and Walking Conference.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (3-5-2021). Lessons from Amsterdam, Congress for Integrated Sustainability (Argentina), Bahia Blanca.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (28-1-2021). Quality criteria for developing cycling infrastructure, INTERREG.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (24-11-2020). On Your Left!: The transformative power of eCargo bikes in your community’s vehicle fleet, League of American Bicyclists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L7RRFgOEG0&feature=youtu.be
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (20-11-2020). The future of urban mobility after the pandemic, Electronomous.
- Glaser, M. (speaker) (10-3-2020). Alternative approaches to road safety, Australia Road Safety Conference, Sydney.
Others
- Glaser, M. (participant) (23-11-2022). E-Bike City Zurich, Zurich (participating in a conference, workshop, ...).
- Glaser, M. (participant) (10-2022). Cycling Research Board, Amsterdam (organising a conference, workshop, ...).
2020
- Glaser, M. A., & Krizek, K. (2020). Can emergency response measures trigger a transition to new transport systems? Exploring the role of “street experiments” from 55 US cities. (Working Paper Series; No. 45). Center for Urban Studies. https://urbanstudies.uva.nl/content/working-paper-series/working-paper-series-no.45.html?origin=7Lgw0jxTSDypvrJPXlepEA
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Ancillary activities
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M.A.G. Planning Company
Trainings, adviseur, communicatie -
Urban Cycling Institute
Executive Director
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M.A.G. Planning Company
Glaser, M., & te Brömmelstroet, M. (2022). Unpacking policy transfer as a situated practice: Blending social, spatial, and sensory learning at a conference. Applied Mobilities, 7(2), 163-185. Advance online publication.