Elise WallDec 16, 2022
Brent Toderian

THIS IS VERY INTERESTING: “12 Ways to Reduce Cars In Cities” that have ALREADY WORKED, ranked by effectiveness, identified from nearly 800 research papers. Via @TheConversationUS. What do you think, Tweeps? In my experience, what works and doesn’t depends A LOT on the context and details of the specific case studies…

https://theconversation.com/12-best-ways-to-get-cars-out-of-cities-ranked-by-new-research-180642

#cities #urbanism #CarFree #cars @TheConversationUK

12 best ways to get cars out of cities – ranked by new research

A new study finds congestion charging and creating car-free streets and separated bike lanes have been most effective at reducing car use in European cities.

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Dec 16, 2022 at 12:55amWeb
Show threadVinish GargDec 16, 2022

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I am seeing a lot of work is being planned (or is gathering the momentum) for carfree zones. The next couple of years are huge for civic design and civic tech practitioners.

Show threadSoh Kam YungDec 16, 2022

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I'm not sure people on Mastodon like being called "Tweeps". 🙂

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Show threadMadDec 16, 2022
@BrentToderian very cool! but the last statistic with the app seems a bit skewed, since most people that download the app will already want to reduce car use. though it sounds like a great idea nonetheless, and the rest are spot on!
Show threadTransitBikerDec 16, 2022
@BrentToderian @TheConversationUS @TheConversationUK zero fares in urban cores & key rail routes?
Show threadMagda TeterDec 16, 2022
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Excellent article!
Show threadErinDec 16, 2022
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What's the best way to continue to ensure access for disabled folks?
Specifically I'm thinking of alternatives to cars that don't demand that folks with mobility or balance issues have infinite free time to get around.
Show threadGary ShaffDec 16, 2022
@BrentToderian Nothing about diverting car drivers to other SAFE and CONVENIENT modes. Of course, mode choice isn’t possible when the street network serves only auto drivers. Build it (a well connected, convenient and safe bicycle network, meeting travel needs in an urban environment from anywhere to everywhere, and serving all ages and abilities) and they will come. Protected bike lanes on major streets is the key. #bikes #urbanPlanning #transportation #transportationcycling
Show threadEric DohertyDec 16, 2022
@BrentToderian @TheConversationUS I'm not impressed by the methodology in this study at all. It is basically a ranked list of what they decided to study, not what works. We know what works - quality road space reallocation to trigger #TrafficEvaporation. https://www.cip-icu.ca/Files/Plan-Canada/plan-canada-issues/PlanCanada_Vol-62_No-3_Fall2022.aspx#page=16
Show threadStargeezer SmithDec 17, 2022
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I don't see "Move to a smaller city."
Show threadAllthingspitDec 17, 2022
@BrentToderian “Tweeps”?
Show threadivospigelDec 17, 2022
@BrentToderian @TheConversationUS @TheConversationUK check it out @mejs
Show threadVlado VinceDec 17, 2022
@ivospigel @BrentToderian @TheConversationUS @TheConversationUK been waiting for congestion pricing in NYC for 15+ years 😭
Show threadSamuel Nello-DeakinDec 17, 2022
@TheConversationUS @TheConversationUK @BrentToderian Makes for a very nice overview but % reduction is inevitably context- and study-dependent… Also difficult to disentangle single vs. cumulative measures!
Show thread@maybeabattistDec 17, 2022
@BrentToderian @TheConversationUS @TheConversationUK all points which makes using a car more expensive will work! When convenience becomes more expensive, the mindset will change from cars to other means, such as public transport, cycling, home office or at least car pooling.
Show threadJonathan Baker-BatesDec 17, 2022
@BrentToderian Here in London, UK the cost of car ownership is simply too low compared to alternatives (which can easily balloon with unforeseen circumstances - rail fares here are insane). The main culprit being cheap residential parking costs though, at least according to my figures: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19OjSZxQSG7Ze_bH4RQjLRY4Q9loL_-hWsPIXlf4vXZQ
Car costs - Google Drive

Show threadDr Susi ArnottDec 17, 2022
Thanks for invaluable share! #CLResource
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Show threadMaria SalomonsDec 17, 2022
@BrentToderian @TheConversationUS @TheConversationUK How about no private cars anymore? The extreme for car sharing? #xcarcity
Show threadChris SilviaDec 17, 2022
@BrentToderian @TheConversationUS @TheConversationUK I think it's all about parking. @notjustbikes latest video showed the harms parking garages can create when they're located in the middle of the city, instead of on the periphery where they belong. Space currently used for parking should be put to more productive use, while simultaneously improving park-n-ride options on the city's border
Show threadDrAliMontyDec 17, 2022
@BrentToderian @TheConversationUS @TheConversationUK has anyone looked into laws to give employees the option to work from home unless not feasible, and onia on employer to show it's not I'd they want to force employees into an office?
Show threadSuzanne KettleyDec 17, 2022

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What I've been wondering is how we will get people to natural areas. I know not everyone would fall into this category, but there are people whose hobbies involve getting from the city to the country in their off or retired time. I ask this because I'd like to see some thought go into it. It would be nice for me to give up a car but I haven't worked out yet how to do that and be able to go where transportation can't bring you.

Ideas?

Show threadJamie BoothDec 17, 2022
@BrentToderian @TheConversationUS @TheConversationUK do something that's already worked somewhere else? What kind of crazy talk is that....
Show threadEduarDec 17, 2022
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It’s insane that better public transport is not at the top of the list! 🫠
Show threadbrowneyedgirlDec 17, 2022

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I notice the biggest gains tend to be where there is no stick... <ahem>

A lot of these are very nice. I even see a lot of them being introduced.

But some of this isn't going to work well when there isn't a good public transit system in place: I can take 30 mins to drive or take 2 hours ONE WAY on public transit to get to work. Hm, choices, choices...

There is a "last mile" on BOTH ends of transit.

These are great for highly dense urban areas. <waves from west coast U.S.>