ITS Monday: Edition 38, 2020

Why are younger adults more likely to use public transport? (an exploration of mode shares by age – part 2)

The latest deep data dive by Chris Loader and Charting Transport, and, as the title indicates, the second on this topic. ‘This analysis uses 2016 ABS census data for Melbourne, and data for the years 2012-18 from Melbourne’s household travel survey (VISTA) – all being pre-COVID19.’

Shakeup of Melbourne public transport fares could ease congestion, improve affordability, according to Infrastructure Victoria

This article draws from Infrastructure Victoria’s recently released report, Fair Move: Better public transport fares for Melbourne. ‘The pandemic has created greater flexibility in work and commerce, and fare reform can not only utilise these benefits, but can address the pre-existing problems.’

Streets, laneways and parking spots: City’s plan to turn venues inside out

Sydney is looking to make some of its streets a little more business- and pedestrian-friendly, and again it is changes in response to the pandemic. ‘A series of streets and laneways in Sydney’s CBD will be closed to traffic while main streets will have roadside parking spaces converted into al fresco dining spots under a plan to save the city’s hospitality industry.’

Pedestrian zone to be extended one kilometre along Sydney’s George Street

Again Sydney, and again a little more light on/in pedestrianland. ‘A permanent pedestrian zone on George Street in Sydney’s city centre is set to be extended for another kilometre at a cost of about $35 million in an effort to entice people back to the central business district.’

Canberra’s shared e-scooter scheme to kick off this weekend

The first of two scooter-related stories this week. First up, in the the nation’s capital over the Neuron  e-scooters began appearing in inner north and inner south Canberra, and Belconnen on Saturday. Neuron will put 750 e-scooters in these areas, while another provider, Beam Mobility, will also soon introduce 750 to the area(s).

Dark side of Brisbane’s e-scooter obession

I clipped this article last week, but between then and now I’ve been paywalled – you on the other hand should I hope be able to access the story, one way or another. ‘They have been described as the ultimate commuting solution, the ‘bin chickens of Brisbane’ and a pedestrian nightmare. What’s the real story behind Brisbane’s e-scooter craze?’

Tel Aviv set to become first city with electric roads that charge public transportation

‘… part of a pilot program led by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality in collaboration with ElectReon, a company developing a system that can charge electric vehicles while they are moving, and Dan Bus Company.’

Siemens Mobility and Transport for London announce launch of ‘the new SCOOT’

Just as last week, we finish this week with a story from London. ‘Siemens Mobility Limited and Transport for London (TfL) have announced the launch of Sitraffic Fusion – an all-new adaptive traffic control solution that will be able to optimise traffic flows more intelligently, using connected vehicle data to identify pedestrians, cyclists and public transport vehicles, as well as cars.’