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Last month’s dire report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change may have left you feeling overwhelmed. But small changes at the household level really can make a world of difference.
Electric vehicles are poised to take over our roads: so how do we make sure this change doesn’t exacerbate social and energy inequality?
We are at a tipping point between high-carbon transport and a new world of fewer cars and more walking and cycling.
Electric vehicles deserve government subsidies, but there are even better ways to build greener, less car-dependent cities.
Regional NSW, home to a third of the state’s population, is still waiting for the promise of faster train travel to be delivered. Other states improved their regional services years ago.
Many Australians are dog owners but feelings run high over the issue of allowing dogs on public transport. Despite polarised opinions, experience overseas shows how concerns can be managed.
The government’s plan to shake up the national rail system is ambitious. Whether it will be cheaper for the customer – and for the nation – remains to be seen
When Buffalo, New York, changed its zoning code so that developers no longer had to provide specified amounts of parking, space was freed up for public transit and people.
A global study of 117 cities finds Australian capitals have fairly poor access by car. Public transport, cycling and walking access is better than in the US, but not as good as in Europe and China.
Electric cars are being touted as the best way to reduce emissions from transport. But a climate policy that relies on individuals paying for new technology runs the risk of aggravating inequities.
Cities around the world are reducing traffic speeds and improving access to local services and activities by public transport, cycling and walking. They are now reaping the many ‘slow city’ benefits.
It has happened with software, computing and entertainment, but we’re still waiting for the platform needed for mobility as a service to reach its full potential.
In many cities contemplating new light rail systems, bus rapid transit offers a cheaper, faster and more flexible solution.
Long-overdue changes are afoot in Britain’s bus networks.
Recent federal mask mandates on all public transit have burdened bus drivers with difficult and sometimes dangerous duties to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
The need for social distancing sparked a cycling boom, cutting air pollution and boosting city dwellers’ mental and physical health. But when the pandemic ends, will it be back to life as usual?
Tackling climate change involves changes in behaviour that would significantly improve people’s general health — and save money.
Taking people’s views into account results in designs that better fit their needs.
Metropolitan municipalities are best placed to administer operating subsidies for minibus taxis.
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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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Senior Research Fellow in Urbanism, University of Sydney
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Transport and Cities Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Honorary Professor of Planning, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor of Urban Planning, The University of Melbourne
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Researcher in Transport Policy and Governance, UCL
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Professor, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland
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Adjunct Professor, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney
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Professor of Urban Policy and Director, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Business School
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Senior Lecturer in Transport Planning, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University
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Honorary Principal Fellow, University of Wollongong
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Adjunct Professor, Department of Geography, Environments, Geomatics, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
