Clean Transport 101: Reduce

Last time, we discussed why the Reduce, Replace, Repower framework is the key to cleaning up the transport sector. Today let's go into the details of how we can Reduce travel demand. 

Re-trafficking Bridge Mall

So! The saga of the Bridge Mall continues. In my last post on the topic, I pointed out that there was a lot to like about the City of Ballarat's draft Bakery Hill and Bridge Mall Urban Renewal Plan, but that there was one very retrograde step proposed - reopening Bridge Mall to cars. Unfortunately they not only went ahead with this idea in the final plan, but have progressed it much faster than all the good stuff - they announced the designer in May, and have now narrowed the project down to three options which have been put out to consultation.

Not just carbon: the problems with planes

A plane flying over Uilenstede on approach to Schiphol Airport