The number of deaths on Australian roads has been increasing steadily year after year. It’s unacceptable not to act on the evidence of what works to boost road safety.
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Research shows that rain and hilly terrain doesn’t put people off e-bikes.
Conspiracy theories about urban planning are born of a national context in which public transport provision is failing
Most e-scooter users don’t actually know what the law says about right-of-way, speed limits and proper parking– or that you are required to have at least a provisional driving license.
Rail has long been hailed as the cleanest means of public transport. HS2’s demise will undermine the UK’s ability to improve its rail infrastructure and potentially lead to greater inequality.
Early in the pandemic, when there was much less traffic on the roads, people took to their bikes. But since then, fewer people are cycling, with rates now lower than in 2011.
LTNs were introduced to UK cities to create a more pleasant environment for pedestrians and cyclists - but they’ve become controversial.
The original plans for Auckland’s harbour bridge included tolled cycle lanes. A version of that is a better plan than the second crossing options now on offer.
Children do not always need to be independent or unsupervised to gain in autonomy and a sense of control. Just being able to walk around expands their world.
Uber is eyeing a service to take children wherever their parents would otherwise have to drive them themselves. Some might see it as a lifesaver, but it’s problematic for many reasons.
To achieve radical improvements in air quality, the ULEZ expansion must be coupled with better public transport and more spaces for pedestrians.
Children and teens around the world are not moving enough for healthy growth and development. Aotearoa scores only slightly better than the global average, despite a high uptake of school sports.
Shade, street furniture, streetscapes – they all matter when it comes to making a footpath appealing.
The bicycle’s capacity to respond to pressing social issues has inspired both intrigue and optimism, especially in the context of COVID-19.
Transport planners estimate money spent on high-quality cycling infrastructure yields benefits between ten and 25 times the costs.
We’re lagging behind on the shift to electric vehicles and clean transport. Here’s what we need to do.
Women in cities tend to get more walking done, which is beneficial to both their health and the climate. Making streets safer for cycling would give them greater access to cities too.
Changes to the Highway Code have created a hierarchy of road users, prioritising the most vulnerable.
Debating whether school uniforms are good or bad sidesteps a bigger issue: students – especially girls – need better designed garments that support their learning and well-being.
Most people continue using their car because it’s convenient, but few consider the full cost of depreciation and maintenance. Carbon dioxide emissions rarely factor in people’s choice of transport.
Top contributors
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Adjunct Research Fellow, The University of Western Australia
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Research Fellow in Active Travel Interventions, University of Westminster
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Research Fellow in Urban Studies, University of Salford
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Lecturer in Planning and Human Geography, La Trobe University
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Distinguished Professor and Director, Urban Futures Enabling Capability Platform, and Director, Healthy Liveable Cities Group, RMIT University
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Professor of Future Urban Mobility, Swinburne University of Technology
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Lecturer and Programme Leader, BA International Tourism and Events Management, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Honorary Professor of Transport Studies, UCL
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Professor of Human Geography, University of Canterbury
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Professor of Geography, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor Communications and Media, University of Canberra
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Professor of Cultural Studies, University of Wollongong
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Professor of Transport and Health, Edinburgh Napier University
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Housing Policy Researcher, Expert Advisor, Housing Assessment Resource Tools and Adjunct Professor, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
