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Although there’s a lot of variation across countries, westerners are generally driving less. There’re lots of potential explanations but pinning down the key ones is proving hard

It’s common knowledge that Gen Y is driving less than previous generations did at the same age. A new study comparing millennials’ travel behaviour in six countries suggests it’s a more complex and interesting story.

We’re cycling to work in increasing numbers but we’re less inclined to ride locally. On the face of it, local trips would seem better suited to cycling. Perhaps it’s about the attractiveness of the alternatives

“Effective Speed” relates travel time to hours worked and, at first glance, seems like an interesting perspective. Closer inspection suggests it’s neither especially insightful nor particularly useful.

A new study has found 63% of school children in Australia are taken to school for all or part of the journey by car. This contrasts with just 16% who travelled by car in 1970 (although the figures aren’t strictly comparable as the latter also includes university students). The study, Active travel to school, was [...]