Trevor Shilton – The Conversation

September 28, 2022

Cars have taken over our neighbourhoods. Kid‑friendly superblocks are a way for residents to reclaim their streets

Matthew Mclaughlin, The University of Western Australia; Hayley Christian, The University of Western Australia; Jasper Schipperijn, University of Southern Denmark, and Trevor Shilton, Curtin University

Residential ‘stroads’ – neighbourhood streets that have become rat runs for through traffic – can be turned back into safe, mixed-use streets that put residents’ and children’s needs first.

August 17, 2022

10 images show just how attractive Australian shopping strips can be without cars

Matthew Mclaughlin, The University of Western Australia; Hayley Christian, The University of Western Australia; Jasper Schipperijn, University of Southern Denmark, and Trevor Shilton, Curtin University

Beautiful shopping streets attract people — and that’s good for business. Images of ten reimagined local shopping streets show how they can become the beautiful hearts of their local communities.

Experts say encouraging physical activity should be a priority. Getty Images

November 12, 2020

Getting people more active is key to better health: here are 8 areas for investment

Catherine Draper, University of the Witwatersrand; Charlie Foster, University of Bristol; Dr Lindsey J Reece, University of Sydney; Jacqueline Mair, ETH Zurich; Jasper Schipperijn, University of Southern Denmark; Karen Milton, University of East Anglia; Matthew Mclaughlin, University of Newcastle; Simone Tomaz, University of Stirling; Sjaan Gomersall, The University of Queensland, and Trevor Shilton, Curtin University

Being physically active is largely not an individual choice, but a result of what funds, spaces, places and opportunities are available to the individual and communities.

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July 22, 2020

Cycling and walking can help drive Australia’s recovery – but not with less than 2% of transport budgets

Matthew Mclaughlin, University of Newcastle and Trevor Shilton, Curtin University

Investing more in cycling and walking would boost both physical and economic health, with a typical return of $5 for every $1 spent on cycling infrastructure.

Most people aspire to eat a healthy diet. But things change when we get to the supermarket. Vladyslav Starozhylov/Shutterstock

October 11, 2016

How we get sucked in by junk food specials in supermarkets

Jane Martin, The University of Melbourne and Trevor Shilton, Curtin University

Three in five Australian adults get sucked in by promotions and specials on junk food and sugary drinks at the supermarket, research released today shows.

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