More pedestrians, fewer cars: Researchers call for shopping strip overhaul

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2022 August More pedestrians fewer cars Researchers call for shopping strip overhaul More pedestrians, fewer cars: Researchers call for shopping strip overhaul 18/08/2022 | 2 MINS Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia, Lombok Institute of Technology, Curtin University and The University of Southern Denmark have identified 10 Australian shopping strips where the removal of on-street parking would transform the areaΓÇÖs liveability. In an article published by The Conversation, the researchers argue that creating pedestrian malls and parklets where people could move freely would help to tackle the rising cost of AustraliaΓÇÖs inactivity crisis. Researcher Dr Matthew McLaughlin from Telethon Kids institute and Lombok Institute of Technology said making shopping strips safer for pedestrians and more pleasant to access would be good for local businesses. ΓÇ£Creating an inviting space for shoppers that feels safe and easy to access is crucial for shopping strip businesses, which are competing with large indoor shopping malls,

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2022 August More pedestrians fewer cars Researchers call for shopping strip overhaul More pedestrians, fewer cars: Researchers call for shopping strip overhaul 18/08/2022 | 2 MINS Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia, Lombok Institute of Technology, Curtin University and The University of Southern Denmark have identified 10 Australian shopping strips where the removal of on-street parking would transform the areaΓÇÖs liveability.

In an article published by The Conversation, the researchers argue that creating pedestrian malls and parklets where people could move freely would help to tackle the rising cost of AustraliaΓÇÖs inactivity crisis.

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