In Sydney, a ‘latte line’, that runs from the airport to Parramatta and up to the northwest, divides white-collar jobs from blue-collar jobs. This perpetuates inequality.
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Even using public transport is better for your health than travelling by car.
We spend on average about an hour a day travelling. Given this is unlikely to change, how can we make this time more productive and enjoyable?
A comparison of Australian cities reveals cyclists and walkers are still very much a minority of commuters, despite the economic, health and environmental costs. Action on three fronts is needed.
We constantly use electronic devices to distract ourselves from the tedium associated with waiting. Yet being bored can be a creative activity.
The evidence suggests a small investment in cycling infrastructure, combined with less punitive policing, would enable more Australians to escape daily traffic congestion.
For Melbourne drivers who comfort themselves with the thought that traffic congestion is worse in Sydney, sorry but new analysis shows overall delays are similar, but some commutes are especially bad.
All it takes is data … lots of data.
Pedal to the office and your risk of an early death drop by over 40%.
Think you couldn’t possibly do without your car? There are more options than you might think.
Regions that offer adquate amenities for residents have the best chance of converting long-distance commuters into the sort of new residents who can sustain regional prosperity.
Roads versus public transport: for decades, these have been the battle lines in debates over transport in our cities. But a revolution in mobility is under way that will transform our thinking.
Travelling to work can require as much water as you use at home.
There are no quick fixes.
The Australian government should look to the private sector to fund, develop and run more urban rail projects.
Reducing the work week is one of the easiest steps we could take to radically reduce our environmental impact.
Many of Britain’s railway employees, customers and bosses are unhappy at the state of the nation’s services.
Falling revenues and cuts are threatening a crucial lifeline for those living in country areas.
The private consortium CLARA is proposing a high speed rail network between Sydney and Melbourne paid for by value capture but it still relies on the benefits outweighing the costs.
Long-distance commuting may help promote the development of regional cities by boosting local populations, skills and incomes.
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Associate Professor in Urban Planning, The University of Queensland
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Transport and Cities Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Professor of Transport, University of Sydney
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Professor of Urban Policy and Director, Urban Futures Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Sydney
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Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow, RMIT University
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Senior Research Fellow, La Trobe University
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Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Human Geography, The University of Queensland
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Honorary Professor of Planning, The University of Queensland
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Professor, Director Australian Urban Observatory, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
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Associate professor, University of Sydney
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Research fellow, UNSW
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PhD Candidate, School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Spatial Science, RMIT University