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🚆 Imagine a future where quality public transport, like that in London, becomes a reality for communities across the UK. To ensure all communities stay connected via public transport, certain measures need to be taken in rural parts of the country. We dive deeper into public transport in Rural Britain here: https://lnkd.in/e9rqyMbP #PublicTransport #MobilityAsAService #TechForGood

📢 📢 📢 Last call to comment on the revision of three Bellville Road Schemes Interested and affected parties have until midnight tonight, Friday 28 June 2024 to comment on the revision of three Bellville road schemes.   The City of Cape Town recently undertook a review of the existing transportation planning for the Bellville CBD. This review was initiated by the Bellville Future City Master Plan, and the recently approved Local Spatial Development Framework for the Bellville CBD; and also to address the existing road schemes that are older than 30 years. The proposed northward extension of Robert Sobukwe Road and eastward extension of Tienie Meyer Road are vital to improve mobility and access; and the future regeneration potential of the Bellville CBD. These arterials are also essential to the surrounding areas; required for longer distance urban mobility; supportive of road-based freight and public transport services; and thus, the economic growth of Bellville and surrounds. The proposed revised road schemes are as follows: - Extension, upgrade and realignment of Robert Sobukwe Road and Carl Cronje Drive - Extension of Tienie Meyer Bypass - Extension of Willie Hofmeyer Avenue including the extension of Reed Street It is important to add that road reserves can accommodate several modes of transport – be it additional lanes for private vehicles or for public transport services such as the MyCiTi bus service, or walking and cycle lanes. The proposed road schemes will impact existing access roads and the functioning of current intersections. More details are available on the City’s Have-Your-Say page: https://lnkd.in/drTgKR35 Comments, recommendations or inputs can be submitted by: - Email: Bellville.RoadSchemes@capetown.gov.za (Quote reference: 110232416) - Online: Submit your comments digitally by visiting: https://lnkd.in/drTgKR35 Written submissions - Sub Council 6 Office, Bellville Civic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Bellville - Library: Bellville Public Library, Carl Van Aswegen Street, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530 #UrbanMobility #UrbanMobilityCT #CityOfCapeTown #CapeTown

6:30 am on a Thursday morning, driving on a suburban road in absolute #gridlock to get to a rapidly filling park and ride, only to take a 1-hour bus ride to work. The thought of going through the same ordeal, if not worse, on the way back in the afternoon is daunting. I’m certain countless other Aucklanders are enduring our #inefficienttransport system and congested roads, all while anxiously observing the alarming number of properties being developed in the same regions without any consideration for the necessary infrastructure improvements. Our #urbanization urgently needs drastic measures to enhance the quality of life for everyone. The hardworking individuals who keep the city running are the ones who suffer the most from our inefficient urban systems and perhaps benefit the least from government incentives, subsidies, and a meaningful tax relief. Amir Ghaffarianhoseini Auckland Council Auckland Transport NZGBC Infrastructure New Zealand Smart Cities Council Smart Cities Council - ANZ Mayor Wayne Brown AUT School of Future Environments Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ Responsive+Green Urban Built Environment Research Lab #Auckland #TransportSystem #UrbanDevelopment #Infrastructure #QualityOfLife #WorkingClass #CityPlanning #Sustainability #PublicTransport #TrafficCongestion #RushHour #UrbanCommute #Ghaffarian #GhaffarianHoseini

New settlements and urban extensions need to be better designed, be more sustainable and deliver more liveable outcomes - truly walkable neighbourhoods focussed on local living and sustainable travel. To minimise the need to travel, settlements need a good range of local facilities and for these to be supported (and viable), a settlement needs to be of sufficient scale (in terms of people, residents of workers). Our new evidence led approach to Delivering Sustainably Walkable Neighbourhoods identifies the scale of settlement required, and our WalkFar model forecasts likely levels of walkability for new or existing settlements. The aim of our research is to stimulate an informed discussion amongst leaders, policymakers, planners, developers and designers. Through visionary leadership and practical application, we can tackle the environmental, social and economic challenges facing our world. I will be attending UKREiiF this week so reach out and I would be delighted to discuss how this can be applied to a development project or influence an approach to Local Plans. https://lnkd.in/e27kkruS #wearearup #housing #development #ukreiff #transportplanning

The Far South Halsted Corridor Study, which kicked off in late 2023, seeks to 🔸 increase transportation resilience 🔸 encourage transit-oriented development (TOD) 🔸 improve walkability and bicycle access and 🔸 develop strategies that prepare the corridor to support Pace Pulse service. Learn more by reading our blog: https://lnkd.in/eaBwqP3T #urbanplanning #publictransit #transportation #chicago #blog

Want to spur #infilldevelopment? 🏗 Consider infill transit. 🚉 Read more about how cities are adding new transit stops to close gaps and encourage new development: https://lnkd.in/eSmQyMHX #publictransit #publictransportation #transportationplanning

🌟 𝐃̲𝐞̲𝐥̲𝐢̲𝐯̲𝐞̲𝐫̲𝐢̲𝐧̲𝐠̲ ̲𝐒̲𝐮̲𝐬̲𝐭̲𝐚̲𝐢̲𝐧̲𝐚̲𝐛̲𝐥̲𝐲̲ ̲𝐖̲𝐚̲𝐥̲𝐤̲𝐚̲𝐛̲𝐥̲𝐞̲ ̲𝐍̲𝐞̲𝐢̲𝐠̲𝐡̲𝐛̲𝐨̲𝐮̲𝐫̲𝐡̲𝐨̲𝐨̲𝐝̲𝐬̲:̲ ̲𝐀̲𝐧̲ ̲𝐞̲𝐯̲𝐢̲𝐝̲𝐞̲𝐧̲𝐜̲𝐞̲-̲𝐥̲𝐞̲𝐝̲ ̲𝐚̲𝐩̲𝐩̲𝐫̲𝐨̲𝐚̲𝐜̲𝐡̲🌟 🏙️ New settlements and urban extensions present a unique opportunity to reimagine our built environment. But how can we ensure they are better designed, more sustainable, and truly liveable? 🚶♂️ Walkability is the foundation upon which a sustainable future should be built. Imagine neighbourhoods where you can stroll to the local bakery, cycle to the park, or hop on public transport—all within a 15-minute radius. That’s the vision we’re striving for. 🌿 Local living and sustainable travel are at the heart of this transformation. To achieve this, settlements need to strike a delicate balance between population density and amenities. It’s about creating an equilibrium where people can thrive without relying on cars. 🌎 Our evidence-led approach to delivering walkable neighbourhoods involves two critical factors: scale and walkability assessment. Let’s break it down: 📏 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:: Larger settlements provide the critical mass needed for vibrant communities. We’re talking about more than just housing; it’s about schools, shops, parks, and community spaces. The Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission reminds us that “gentle density” is key — more homes, thoughtfully distributed. 🚶♀️ 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐅𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: Our innovative tool, WalkFar, forecasts walkability levels for new or existing settlements. It considers factors like proximity to amenities, green spaces, and public transport. 🤝𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Leaders, local authorities, policymakers, planners, developers, and designers, let’s talk! Our research aims to spark informed discussions. How can we make our cities more sustainable, socially vibrant, and economically resilient? Let’s collaborate to tackle the challenges of our time. 📞  𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐞: My colleague Mike Savage, who knows the ins and outs of our approach, will be at UKREiiF this week. Reach out to him— I promise you’ll be inspired by the conversation! 🌟 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙖 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 🌟 Link below: 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9KBJQ8n Feel free to re-share this post and let’s ignite a discussion! 🙌🏼🌍🏘️

Here is my commentary just published in Victoria's Times Colonist newspaper. For more information see "Better Island Transit" (https://lnkd.in/gqWpRtsH). Please let me know what you think. "Comment: Connect communities with more frequent and affordable transit British Columbia governments spend about $1,000 annually per capita on roads, $215 to subsidize urban transit, plus about $50 on sidewalks and bikeways, but less than $5 on interregional bus services connecting communities." (https://lnkd.in/g-J5S7WB )

Do you know the Key Factors Influencing Public Transport Ridership? ❓ Take some time to read our latest article to discover the key factors and how they impact your public transport planning. 👇 #Asistobe #PublicTransportPlanning #UrbanMobility #Data #AI

Cities continue to spend big money on large flashy projects like suburban highways and arenas but neglect the fact that hundreds of smaller projects actually have a much bigger social and financial impact and can cost much less in the aggregate. Unfortunately, the funding mechanisms often favor big capital projects and cannot be used on anything else. #urbanism #mobility https://lnkd.in/gmB7bBHU