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  • Clamouring to Reclaim Sydney’s High Streets

    I had the opportunity to attend the Committee for Sydney ‘s launch of their newest advocacy piece “ Reclaiming Sydney’s High Streets.”   “High streets, sometimes referred to as main streets or shopping strips, are the beating heart of our neighbourhoods: where we meet friends, buy daily necessities, people-watch, or have a cup of coffee. They are a…

  • Meanwhile, elsewhere..

    Yesterday I received an email with a link to a new Active Transport(ation) Design Guide recently accomplished in a genuine peer city to Sydney in a peer state in a peer country. I had worked with this person previously – they was hired as a consultant – in generating an active transport guide. The email…

  • Thirroul: Observation 1

    Walking to the train stations – the most ordinary walk we make –  can be painfully outdated and unsafe. Not that I expect too much, but as private motor vehicles receive the bulk of the right-of-way in most places most of the time; can I not, at least, cross safely in a few key places?   …