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One in five now work exclusively from home in the UK. But remote workers still drive about as often as commuters – though for different reasons.
Motorways were once seen as a way of reducing congestion in our towns and cities. But the more we build, the more they fill with drivers.
New Zealand voters are divided on climate policy along party lines, with the majority on one side of the political spectrum calling for urgent action while at the other end most recommend caution.
Instead of repeated bailouts, permanent reform of public transport funding is needed.
Living near green spaces, or growing up in a deprived neighbourhood, were both linked to higher fitness levels among teens.
People with disabilities are exempt from wearing face coverings on public transport and in shops, but this exemption has not been well communicated to the public.
Car use and cycling have soared to above pre-pandemic levels in our biggest cities (Melbourne is an obvious exception). Walking is not far behind, but public transport is being shunned.
Without plastic shielding between seats or more efficient engines, the environmental benefits of public transport are lost.
The taxi industry carries 75% of commuters daily, yet, unlike bus and train operators, does not benefit from government subsidies.
As COVID-19 restrictions are eased, cities face crippling congestion if people shun crowded public transport. More frequent and faster services, using innovations like pop-up bus lanes, can avoid this.
How do we overcome this new physical embodiment of fear – the fact that any one of us, including ourselves, could be a threat – and negotiate life after coronavirus?
Masks protect you from infection and protect others from getting sick. But authorities are leaving it up to individuals to decide if they want to wear masks on the bus or train. Here’s how to decide.
Governments are throwing billions of taxpayer dollars on stimulus measures after COVID-19. But they must do it diligently, and transparently.
The pandemic has forced many people to shift from public transport to car travel. But is this likely to be permanent?
Social distancing isn’t really compatible with public transport – especially during peak times. So how can we stay safe if we’re starting to take public transport again?
Some new habits we’ve seen emerging during the pandemic could help us solve tricky problems like traffic congestion, which have challenged our cities for a long time.
The UK cannot wait 30 years for a modern rail network.
After the ‘world’s biggest work-from-home experiment’, many people (and their employers) might decide they needn’t commute every day. If even a fraction do that, infrastructure needs will change.
The transport sector could look very different after the pandemic.
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Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University
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Associate Professor in Urban Planning, The University of Queensland
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Neil G Sipe is a Friend of The Conversation.
Honorary Professor of Planning, The University of Queensland
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Senior Research Fellow in Urbanism, University of Sydney
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Transport and Cities Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Associate Professor of Urban Planning, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland
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Researcher in Transport Policy and Governance, UCL
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Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Business School
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Adjunct Professor, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Transport Planning, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Future Urban Mobility, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Urban Policy and Director, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
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Director, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, University of Sydney
