Topics

How are we tracking? An examination of walking and cycling levels in Tasmania

An overview of what the transport data says about current levels of walking and cycling, and how this has changed over time. We also look at geographic variability; what areas of Tasmania have the highest and lowest levels of active transport and why this is important.

What are the main barriers to walking and cycling in Australia?

A synthesis of the main barriers to active travel, based on the results of the peer-reviewed literature and the implications for boosting levels of walking and cycling.

Our approach to measuring the impact, cost and complexity of different interventions

This component describes the methodology used to compare the wide range of interventions capable of increasing active transport mode share. This includes both encouragement factors (e.g. wider footpaths, better bike lanes) as well as discouragement factors (e.g. road user pricing, car parking constraint etc).

What works where? Understanding the importance of contextual factors

Some interventions will work well in the central city, but might be less suited to a regional centre or outer suburban location. We describe the process and results identifying which interventions are most appropriate for inner city, suburban, central areas of regional cities, as well as rural areas. This helps to ensure the intervention is right for the geographical context.

Infrastructure and non-infrastructure measures – which are the most effective interventions to boosting active transport mode share

This component of the seminar discusses the results; detailing which interventions are capable of providing the most significant impact, while also being cogniecent of the cost and complexity of the intervention. Complexity includes both political and technical elements.