Encouraging walking, cycling and public transport use requires a cohesive, collaborative approach by all involved. The latest University of Canterbury travel survey shows how effective it can be.

Around the world, people are being encouraged to travel by foot, bike or public transport rather than by car. The reasons are many and varied: to mitigate climate change, pollution, traffic congestion and infrastructure costs, and to improve health and wellbeing.

But in New Zealand, despite efforts by governments, councils and individuals, sustained increases in the use of alternative modes of transport remain elusive.

  • sambrown@lemmy.nzEnglish
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    2 days ago

    But in New Zealand, despite efforts by governments, councils and individuals, sustained increases in the use of alternative modes of transport remain elusive.

    The article links to a 2023 Auckland census. Anecdotally, when I ask my Auckland friends if they ride to work, they share horror stories about riding in the city.

    The article then goes on to showcase a success story in Christchurch where the council invested in cycle ways and better transit while the university also worked to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

    Perhaps they the article should have said “Auckland” instead of “New Zealand” in that sentence.