Study finds school street closures boost active travel
Traffic restriction schemes outside schools are helping more children walk, cycle and scoot to school, according to a major new UK-wide study involving researchers from the University of Birmingham. Published today in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, the research analysed data from almost 500 primary schools across England and Scotland and found […]
Pioneering technology bridges blind transport divide
Navigating transport hubs can be difficult for blind and visually impaired passengers, but advances in technology promise to revolutionise people’s lives, according to the University of Birmingham. In today’s busy society, transport is more than just a convenient means of getting from A to B. It is a lifeblood that drives human coexistence through many […]
Study calls for more real-world tests of speed reduction for environmental reasons
While reducing motorway speed limits has potential to improve air quality, further studies are needed to understand how drivers respond to these schemes, according to a policy report released by the University of Birmingham. Researchers in the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)-funded TRANSITION Clean Air Network and West Midlands Air Quality Improvement Programme (WM-Air) reviewed […]