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On Feb 28, 2022
RT @DrDreHistorian: Absolutely cracking stuff here from @HaydenDonnell about how NZ turned its cities from places for people into car sewers—and that there are ways out of this mess, if only we can summon up the will to make better things possible https://t.co/6cxZ4vUUcN
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Since 1955, New Zealand has prioritised cars in the design of our cities and streets. But what does that mean for anyone who isn’t behind the wheel?

@macilree shared
On Feb 28, 2022
RT @DrDreHistorian: Absolutely cracking stuff here from @HaydenDonnell about how NZ turned its cities from places for people into car sewers—and that there are ways out of this mess, if only we can summon up the will to make better things possible https://t.co/6cxZ4vUUcN
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Streetscapes

Streetscapes

Since 1955, New Zealand has prioritised cars in the design of our cities and streets. But what does that mean for anyone who isn’t behind the wheel?

New Zealand First Country To Fund Pop-Up Bike Lanes, Widened Sidewalks During Lockdown

New Zealand First Country To Fund Pop-Up Bike Lanes, Widened Sidewalks During Lockdown

New Zealand has become the first country to provide funding to make tactical urbanism into official government policy during the coronavirus pandemic.

‘People have an over-attachment to their cars’: where is Auckland transport going?

‘People have an over-attachment to their cars’: where is Auckland transport going?

Aucklanders are driving more than ever and it’s bad for their health – but efforts to get them out of their cars are failing

How one city reduced its road toll – and gave its streets back to the people

How one city reduced its road toll – and gave its streets back to the people

As Auckland examines how to make its roads safer and more functional, one city has already shown us how it’s done. Teuila Fuatai looks at how slowing down changes the way a city works. On ...

40 Mobility Leaders to Follow on Social Media (who are also women)

40 Mobility Leaders to Follow on Social Media (who are also women)

The second leg of a short spin seeking the globe’s most active women in the smart, shared and urban mobility sectors

Uganda: Kampala Traffic Gets Big Change

Uganda: Kampala Traffic Gets Big Change

Luwum Street has been one of the busiest motorized sections of Kampala city for years. Located just a block off the city's main access; Kampala-Jinja Road, and connecting to the city's main ...

Transport minister hints at possible funding boost for walking and cycling after transport plan review

Transport minister hints at possible funding boost for walking and cycling after transport plan review

ANALYSIS: How the Government might shift its transport plan into line with climate change goals.

10 myths about planning people-friendly cities

10 myths about planning people-friendly cities

What’s been holding planners back? Let’s look at a few myths about people-friendly cities.

Florida Reinvents Complete Streets, 30 Years Later

Florida Reinvents Complete Streets, 30 Years Later

In 1984, Florida transportation leaders crafted the state’s first policy for Complete Streets, which aim for safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and ...

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Fully automated vehicles (% of fleet) Rail Buses Cars Ferries 0 0 0 0 Other Bus, train, ferry Private car or van Total travel in cities (annual km by vehicles) 2km trips: Most common modes ...

50 Tweeters in MaaS You Should be Following

50 Tweeters in MaaS You Should be Following

The way we are moving from A to B has drastically changed, and the concept of Mobility as a Service is unfolding across cities worldwide. MaaS is the solution cities seek to help combat ...

Mumbai needs to define a 'new normal'

Mumbai needs to define a 'new normal'

Mumbai needs to define a 'new normal' - In the last couple of months, Mumbai has seen several infrastructure breakdowns that have impacted travel time.

Removing parking minimums – pain or potential?

Removing parking minimums – pain or potential?

Parking is a truly contentious issue for local government; even the mere mention of reducing parking can set social media alight and raise the ire of ratepayers. While there are challenges ...

Transport plans released for Drury

Transport plans released for Drury

Steps to improve future transport connections in Drury have progressed with a shortlist of potential routes being shared with property owners this week.

Reaching out – Cycling and Public Transport

Reaching out – Cycling and Public Transport

Following on from our posts on cycle streets and cycle boulevards, this post will look at how this cycling infrastructure can increase the catchment areas of public transport. It is ...

EUCAD 2021

EUCAD 2021

EUCAD 2021 is co-organised by the European Commission and the ARCADE Project.

What Is Car-Centric Planning?

What Is Car-Centric Planning?

'Car-centric planning' refers to urban planning that privileges the private automobile as a primary transportation mode, often to the exclusion of people who walk, bike, or use public ...

Mobility as a Service: A Blueprint for Disruption?

Mobility as a Service: A Blueprint for Disruption?

Is Mobility as a Service (MaaS) destined to transform or disrupt the urban mobility market? Or will MaaS be a specialized market segment of urban mobility?