"Walking and bicycling are metaphors. While they are unique forms of mobility@ they can also be thought of together to represent a ""third mode"" of transportation that is as important as highways and mass transit. This mode of transport@ and the kind of thinking that is required to integrate it into our modern world@ symbolizes a different perspective on our way of thinking. If you can understand why non-motorized mobility is important for transportation@ you can also see how other problems could be resolved with similar thinking. This thought process is called The Third Mode@ and this book describes how it can lead to a more connected@ healthy@ and sustainable society."