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With the right planning and policies, it is possible to get people out of their cars – case study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Around the world, people are encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport instead of driving. The reasons are manifold: to alleviate climate change, pollution, traffic congestion, infrastructure costs, and to improve health and wellbeing. However, in New Zealand, despite efforts by government, parliaments and individuals, it remains difficult to sustainably increase the use of alternative…