Australia
Drivers Are Killing Our Children. We Need to Talk About It.
"Car drivers’ rights are not more important than children’s rights to be safe on our streets. "
November 6, 2023
These Aren’t America’s Best Bus Stops … But We Still Love Them
You still have a little time to submit your nomination for our America's Best Bus Stops contest — and we've got a little last-minute inspiration for you.
March 14, 2022
The Forgotten Other Good Reason for Repealing Seattle’s Bike-Helmet Law
Helmet laws discourage cycling, which undermines public health.
February 25, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: Planning for Underground Cities
We talk to a geotechnical engineer about underground infrastructure and its importance for the future of cities.
February 17, 2022
STUDY: City Visitors Who Use E-scooters More Spend More
While e-scooters may offer a low-carbon option for post-COVID tourism, do these schemes benefit tourist cities? One Australian study explores.
June 29, 2021
Study: Driver Behavior Shows Greater Need for Protected Bike Lanes
A new study finds drivers pass more than a foot closer on streets with bike lanes and parked cars. Physical barriers are needed, authors say.
April 15, 2019
Aggressive Drivers See Cyclists as ‘Less than Human’
Almost half of non-cyclists in a study rated cyclists as less than fully human, using standard psychological surveys.
March 28, 2019
Cyclists Say Australia Should Rethink Strict Helmet Law
Australia has the world's toughest helmet laws. But safety outcomes and ridership have stalled.
November 2, 2018
Australian Government Estimates Every 20-Minute Bike Commute Saves $21
Every bike ride to work, and every walking commute, is as good as money in the bank for the Australian economy, according to a new government report.
August 13, 2013
Biking Uphill Is Satisfying, and Other Bicycle Research From TRB 2013
Today is Day Three of the Transportation Research Board’s annual conference. Interested in pavement composition and performance? There are 200 workshops with your name on them.
January 16, 2013