Is public transport the future of our cities?
The pandemic might’ve reduced the competitiveness of public transport, but it hasn’t altered the main game appreciably – that still remains civilising cars Is public transport the future of our cities?
Articles from The Melbourne Urbanist
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What should we do to civilise driving?
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Building a network of safe cycling routes in our major cities isn’t a post-pandemic ‘nice to have’; it’s a necessity. The immediate priority is putting it together very, very quickly Is this the hour of the two-wheeler?
Is High Speed Rail the game-changer we need now?
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Should public transport fares be abolished?
It’s a popular idea, but the revenue foregone from abolishing fares in a city like Melbourne would have a bigger impact if it were instead spent on improving public transport to make it more competitive with driving Should public transport fares be abolished?