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Category Archives: Cycling
Active is BE$T
Total cost to society per commute Coburg to Melbourne CBD Source: Deloitte Access Economics The Age today reports that Deloitte Access Economics research… “modelled a journey from Coburg to Flinders Street Station via car, train and bicycle and found – … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Cycling, Motor cars, trucks, Public transport
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Good for Busine$$
The $$ benefits of walking and cycling friendly streets This report explores the economic benefits of making streets more walking and cycling friendly. It looks at case studies from around the world showing that catering for pedestrians and cyclists provides … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Children, Cycling, Health, Public transport, Safety, Walking
Tagged Box Hill, Me;bourne, Vic Govt.
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Superhighways and Quietways
London aims to match Amsterdam and Copenhagen This short film shows how, with foresight and resolve, city leaders and planners can start to turn a car-centric city like London into a place for people rather than cars. We have made … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Cycling, Motor cars, trucks, Walking
Tagged London, Me;bourne, Whitehorse
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Building the Cycling City
The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality This book, Building the Cycling City, should be compulsory reading for all Australian urban planners and city councillors. It’s about much more than just cycling – it’s about how the Dutch blueprint for Active … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Children, Cycling, Disability, Hazards, Health, Motor cars, trucks, Public transport, Safety, Walking
Tagged Box Hill, Melbourne City, Netherlands, Whitehorse
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Thumbs down in Whitehorse for NEL
Opposition to NEL at Council Forum The full-house audience was decidedly worried about the effect of the proposed additions to the Eastern Freeway in Whitehorse as a result of the proposed North East Link (NEL) and the adverse impact on … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Cycling, Motor cars, trucks, Safety, Walking
Tagged Box Hill, NELA, Whitehorse
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