Category Archives: Motor cars, trucks

More people driving change

Posted on October 29, 2018 by WATAG

Build it and they’ll come “Traffic models predict more driving, you build more roads & more people drive. But would they have driven more without the new roads?” – @BrentToderian

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Walking with Wheels

Posted on October 26, 2018 by WATAG

Can the Dutch Strategy for Cycling Work in North America? “Rather than view cyclists as little cars, we should view them as pedestrians with wheels. Then cycling no longer becomes about fitness or speed—it just becomes a slightly faster way … Continue reading →

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Kid and Family Friendly towns

Posted on October 10, 2018 by WATAG

Deliberate design works! Want Families Downtown? Design for them! I've just assembled the definitive collection of tweets on designing kid & family friendly downtowns. Read & share. https://t.co/9s3G9waT8n — Brent Toderian (@BrentToderian) May 18, 2017

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Too much of a good thing?

Posted on October 10, 2018 by WATAG

Walk, ride or scoot this October! Walk to School 2018 runs from the 8th of October through to 2nd November. Check out https://www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au/ and leave the car at home…but not just for the month…make it permanent!  

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Happiest Children

Posted on September 28, 2018 by WATAG

Why are Dutch children the HAPPIEST and healthiest on earth? Around 75% of 12 – 16 year old Dutch children ride to school. C’mon Australian parents … stop driving your kids to school and let them be healthier and happier … Continue reading →

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