Each week, In Theory takes on a big idea in the news and explores it from a range of perspectives. This week, we’re talking about car-free cities. Need a primer? Catch up here. Jarrett Walker is a consultant in public transit planning and policy, based in Portland, Ore. He is the author of the book […]
Soaring popularity of cycling clashes with lack of investment in cycle paths across New Zealand Eleanor Ainge RoyLast modified on Tue 18 Feb 2020 05.33 GMT Hundreds of cyclists have gathered in Wellington to demand safer infrastructure and more investment from the Ardern government, after the death of a cyclist near the capital this month.
Posted on February 15, 2020 by Robin in Addiction, healthy cities Last summer, I tweeted out this meandering thread: It started as an observation on how, in most cities, we balk at the idea of free transit but barely bat an eye at the reality of free parking. The thread continued on to explore the
In maybe the most dramatic improvement for cycling ever in our borough, Wandsworth Council is planning protected cycleways and healthy streets for Queenstown Road, Garratt Lane, Battersea Church Road and Thessaly Road, with low traffic neighbourhoods to be implemented in neighbouring streets. This results in a long post but one worth reading! Six deputations, including
12 February, 2020 A fresh Government pledge to provide cycling infrastructure for the whole of England would give the country’s 51 city status areas under five miles of lanes each if divided evenly (and that’s before any is dished out to towns and villages.) The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, yesterday made an announcement of £350
A report shows that when bike lanes are built, people cycle more and drive less Laura LakerWed 12 Feb 2020 07.00 GMT If you took a time machine back to John Dobson Street in central Newcastle in 2013, you’d be struck by its transformation in the years since. An inhospitable dual carriageway has been replaced
Co-chair of all-party parliamentary group on cycling and walking sets out a manifesto for active travel Ruth Cadbury MP Tue 11 Feb 2020 07.00 GMT The all-party parliamentary group for cycling and walking has, in collaboration with its 80 member groups, set out a manifesto for cycling and walking. The economic case for investment in
Johnson told MPs figure was £350m but sources say he made error in ‘car crash of an announcement’ Helen PiddLast modified on Wed 12 Feb 2020 19.30 GMT The government has earmarked £1bn for safe cycling and walking routes in the next five years – not £350m, as Boris Johnson mistakenly told parliament in what
Chloe TaylorPublished Mon, Feb 10 20207:03 AM EST Sustainable transport like cycling will overtake car usage in the world’s biggest cities by 2030, according to new research. In a report published Monday, research firm Kantar claimed private car journeys in global hubs would decrease by 10% over the next decade, as 36.7 million city-dwellers change
Bicycle Mayor & Leaders Program What is the Bicycle Mayor and Leaders Program? The Bicycle Mayor and Leaders Program is a global initiative to accelerate the progress of cycling in cities. Commonly referred to as ‘Bicycle Mayors’, these changemakers act on local needs but by connecting them across a global network we elevate their profile
