Kim Perrotta MHSc’s Post

Brisbane residents have the lowest access to frequent, all-day public transport of all major Australian cities, according to a report released today. The Climate Council report shows less than 34 percent of Brisbane residents have access to regular public transport, well behind Sydney (67.2 percent), Melbourne (52.5 percent), Adelaide (47.6 percent) and Perth (40.5 percent). Climate Council Head of Policy and Advocacy Dr Jennifer Rayner PhD GAICD said more than 7 million Australians living in the five biggest cities didn’t have access to frequent, convenient and reliable public transport options (defined as every 15 minutes between 7am-7pm and within 800m of their homes). Dr Rayner said this stopped Australians choosing to use public transport more often, a form of transport that could slash living costs and climate pollution at the same time. Access the full report in the story 👇 https://lnkd.in/gsYh4v58 #publictransport #turnupandgo #newsreel

Utilisation of public transport helps societies inch closer to environmental targets, fostering urban centres where clean air, green living, and community health become the norm rather than the exception. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ATxBe #ClimateChange #Emissions #Co2 #CommunityTransport #Environment #Transport #PublicTransport

Utilisation of public transport helps societies inch closer to environmental targets, fostering urban centres where clean air, green living, and community health become the norm rather than the exception. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AR7nu #ClimateChange #Climate #GlobalWarming #CarbonFootprint #Co2 #Emissions #TransportTechnology #ReducedTraffic #Traffic #Government #LocalCouncil #CouncilElection #Transport #PublicTransport

👏 We’re delighted Matt Towner, Programme Director of our Health Effects of Air Pollution programme, was quoted in Forbes this weekend: “We are at a crossroads... “We can either choose a future where a person’s air quality is not determined by their postcode, income, or ethnicity. Where children aren’t hospitalised with respiratory conditions due to toxic pollution. And where we can safely walk or cycle through green, quiet streets. In short, we can choose to prioritise the health of people and the planet. “Or we can let our towns and cities be overwhelmed by the congestion that pollutes the planet and our lungs. “This report shows we have the tools to... ☁️improve air quality 🌲lower greenhouse gas emissions 🌍and improve lives. All we need now is the will to implement these policies and to do so fairly." https://lnkd.in/eUt8gH65

Is it time for Auckland to consider a #congestioncharge? "Auckland’s new public transport plan seeks to increase patronage by 50% in the next eight years, with more low-carbon travel, but falls far short of what the city’s own emissions reduction plan requires. The Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) has a goal of 150 million boarding's by 2031, but the council’s Transport Emission Reduction Pathway (TERP) says a target of 550 million will be needed by 2030." #auckland #Emmisions #NewZealand

Improved air quality as a priority 🍃 In one of our recent LinkedIn polls, we asked our followers what urban mobility issues they would like to tackle first. The responses clearly showed that the most pressing issue is the poor air quality in our cities (~50% of all responses). The good news is that the technology to improve air quality in urban centers already exists. We are here to tackle it! 💪🏼 That's why today we're highlighting our solutions for improving air quality through intelligent traffic management. Swipe to learn more about our solutions ➡️ Let's #NavigateTomorrow and make a difference together. 🌿 #SustainabilitySpotlight #Sustainability #GreenCity #GreenCities #AirQuality #AirPollution #ClimateAction

We have worked with a number of Local Authorities gathering essential monitoring data on low traffic neighbourhoods and similar schemes which were implemented during and post covid.  The data we have collected from both pre and post implementation of LTNs and similar schemes has shown a reduction in traffic, not only within the area but in the surrounding roads also. This has led to an increase in active travel as well as better air quality. Whilst the Government is looking at a review into these schemes, the data speaks for itself and is a critical part of the UKs commitment to reach net zero.  The climate emergency will impact us all regardless of how you currently travel and therefore, we need to stand together in delivering change and reducing emissions. #LowTrafficNeighbourhoods #ActiveTravel #AirQuality #NetZero #data #dataanalysis https://lnkd.in/eKnyzerN

Sustainable cities are critical to achieving the #2030Agenda. Accessible, affordable public transport is key to improving urban air quality, reducing income inequalities, and ensuring inclusion for all groups. Let's UNITE to #Act4SDGs for sustainable transport for all!

15-minute Cities are Reshaping Urban Living! These cities can provide a path for reducing air pollution and quality of life in cities. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dDUdSBzc