VIEWPOINT: Accelerating reform to govern streets in support of human-scaled accessibility

Private car or public transport? - what effects does the service accessibility have on public transport utilisation in the City of London

“…To enable transition to sustainable transport it is important for the authorities of London to focus on improving the public transport accessibility levels for all and focus on transport planning to prioritise the "ease by which valued destinations can be reached". This will help achieve meaningful progress means and increase the attractiveness by which locations can be reached by human rather than only by cars (Glaser et al, 2020).…”

Can street-focused emergency response measures trigger a transition to new transport systems? Exploring evidence and lessons from 55 US cities

“…Municipal decisions determine how streets are used and the types of activities prioritized. Such choices are reflected in standards, 1 and accompanied by increased calls for new forms of governance that address the needs of changing the character of local streets ( Glaser et al, 2020 ).…”