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"Around the world, people are being encouraged to travel by foot, bike or
public transport rather than by car. The reasons are many and varied: to
mitigate climate change, pollution, traffic congestion and infrastructure
costs, and to improve health and wellbeing.
But in New Zealand, despite efforts by governments, councils and individuals,
sustained increases in the use of alternative modes of transport remain
elusive.
Often this is a result of policies being implemented in isolation. The
challenge, therefore, is to develop a more cohesive approach to transport
planning, based on research, and applied appropriately depending on the
context.
One recent example of how this can succeed is documented in a four-yearly
survey conducted by the University of Canterbury to identify travel trends
among staff and students.
The survey also asks about the main barriers to switching from driving, which
helps inform policies to encourage more sustainable travel options. This year’s
results show particular promise."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
