The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its Global Status Report on Road Safety, 2009, predicts that deaths in road traffic will increase from 1.2 million per year (the ninth biggest cause) now to 2.4 million per year (the fifth biggest cause) in 2030. In 2007, road accidents cost the UK’s National Health Service £470m a year and the UK economy £8bn a year; all money that could have been better spent.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Expensive, Unhealthy, Destructive – But Still Here. Why?
Expensive, Unhealthy, Destructive – But Still Here. Why?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Umsonst durch die Stadt
Viele Großstädte ersticken buchstäblich im Verkehr. Eine stärkere Nutzung von Bus, Tram, U- und S-Bahn könnte da Wunder wirken. Doch die sind so manchem zu teuer. In Paris, Berlin und anderswo wollen linke und Umweltgruppen deshalb die kostenlose Nutzung öffentlicher Verkehrsmittel durchsetzen.neues-deutschland.de
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Many towns in Poland offering free public transport today
114 Polish towns and cities are officially taking part in No Car Day, with many councils providing free public transport today. Car owners who present a valid vehicle registration document will be allowed free travel Warsaw’s public transport.thenews
Monday, September 20, 2010
A gdyby transport był bezpłatny?
Kolejne miasta w świecie eksperymentują z darmową komunikacją miejską – i to im się opłaca.PositiveBlog
Są takie dni w roku, kiedy nie sposób bez wstrętu wyjść na ulice mojego miasta. Panuje kiepska widoczność, smród drażni nosy przechodniów, smog unosi się w powietrzu, a do tego korki na ulicach, hałas i chodniki zablokowane przez parkujące na nich samochody. Władze miasta dostrzegają problem i proponują budowę nowych dróg oraz podziemnych parkingów. Z pieniędzy podatników powstają zatem udogodnienia dla indywidualnych użytkowników dróg, co zachęca do zakupu większej liczby aut. Po pewnym czasie zaczyna brakować dla nich miejsca i konieczne są nowe inwestycje drogowe.
A gdyby tak podjąć próbę uwolnienia się od zmory korków oferując wszystkim bezpłatne przejazdy autobusami i tramwajami, a w przyszłości także pociągami? Wszakże wszyscy płacimy na transport publiczny i utrzymanie dróg z naszych podatków, a oprócz tego kupujemy bilety, by móc korzystać z tramwajów, autobusów i pociągów. To chyba niezbyt uczciwe, że płacimy dwa razy za tę samą usługę? Dodajmy, że większość naszych podróży to dojazdy do pracy lub szkoły, ewentualnie na zakupy, a podróże rekreacyjne stanowią zdecydowaną mniejszość. Głównymi beneficjentami transportu publicznego są zatem przedsiębiorcy i sieci handlowe.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Russian thugs enforce highway building
Global action day � Химкинские заложники: "The campaign to save the Khimki Forest has been going on for the past three years. The authorities had decided to build a segment of a planned Moscow–Saint Petersburg toll highway, the first of its kind in Russia, through the forest."The force of the auto and sprawl is too strong to oppose directly. The only thing stronger than the auto is a fare-free bus.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Nuova Mobilità | Il Diario Italiano del Trasporto Sostenibile
Nuova Mobilità | Il Diario Italiano del Trasporto Sostenibile:
- le politiche dei trasporti che puntino a creare città più vivibili devono avere il coraggio di competere con successo con la proprietà privata dell’automobile;
- vedere lo stile di vita automobile come il nostro principale concorrente allarga e arricchisce il nostro orizzonte di possibilità e politiche;
- immaginare un eccellento servizio di mobilità indipendente dal possesso di un’automobile stimola una riflessione critica sulle soluzioni basate sulla proprietà privata della medesima.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Istanbul - Free public transport to relieve holiday congestion
Istanbul’s public transportation, highways and bridges will be free to all throughout the Şeker Bayram holiday. The free rides commenced Wednesday at midnight and will continue through midnight Saturday.
The free public transportation is aimed at alleviating holiday traffic, the Anatolia news agency reported. Hurriyet Daily News
Monday, September 6, 2010
10/16 UK Campaign For Free Public Transport Inaugural Conference | Transport Workers Solidarity Committee
10/16 UK Campaign For Free Public Transport Inaugural Conference | Transport Workers Solidarity Committee: "CAMPAIGN FOR FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
INAUGURAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Saturday 16th October 2010
11.00am to 5.00pm
BRITANNIA HOTEL, 67 NEW STREET,
BIRMINGHAM B2 4DU
Supporters of our campaign need to put this date down in their diaries now, and do their utmost to get there on the day, ideally along with a delegation from their union branch, workplace, college, school or local community group.
We need to get the largest possible turnout from across the length and breadth of Britain, from all over Scotland, England and Wales and not just from a few big cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester & Glasgow."
INAUGURAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Saturday 16th October 2010
11.00am to 5.00pm
BRITANNIA HOTEL, 67 NEW STREET,
BIRMINGHAM B2 4DU
Supporters of our campaign need to put this date down in their diaries now, and do their utmost to get there on the day, ideally along with a delegation from their union branch, workplace, college, school or local community group.
We need to get the largest possible turnout from across the length and breadth of Britain, from all over Scotland, England and Wales and not just from a few big cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester & Glasgow."
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