A/Prof Ben Beck
@beckben.bsky.social
Head of Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research at Monash University | All things active travel!
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A/Prof Ben Beck
@beckben.bsky.social
· Nov 27
Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research Group
Our vision is to make active and sustainable modes of transport, such as bike riding and walking, the leading modes of travel of the future, thereby realising the potential for substantial gains in po...
www.monash.edu
Want to know more about what we do? Head to Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research’s website: www.monash.edu/medicine/sph...
What works to increase active transport uptake? It's more than just infrastructure...
Led by @drlaurenpearson.bsky.social, we systematically reviewed the evidence to understand what actually works to boost walking and bike riding
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Led by @drlaurenpearson.bsky.social, we systematically reviewed the evidence to understand what actually works to boost walking and bike riding
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Effectiveness of interventions for modal shift to walking and bike riding: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Identification of priority interventions to support modal shift to walking and bike riding is challenged by the myriad of interventions available, and a lack of synthesised evidence for what types ...
www.tandfonline.com
April 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
What works to increase active transport uptake? It's more than just infrastructure...
Led by @drlaurenpearson.bsky.social, we systematically reviewed the evidence to understand what actually works to boost walking and bike riding
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Led by @drlaurenpearson.bsky.social, we systematically reviewed the evidence to understand what actually works to boost walking and bike riding
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Great to see the new Footscray Rd bridge open! Part 1 of the new 2.5km elevated veloway
@bikewest.org
@bikewest.org
April 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Great to see the new Footscray Rd bridge open! Part 1 of the new 2.5km elevated veloway
@bikewest.org
@bikewest.org
We are hiring!
We are looking for a transport modeller, and particularly for someone who can think a bit outside of the box. A fantastic opportunity to work with our Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research Group to transform active transport modelling!
careers.pageuppeople.com/mob/513/cw/e...
We are looking for a transport modeller, and particularly for someone who can think a bit outside of the box. A fantastic opportunity to work with our Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research Group to transform active transport modelling!
careers.pageuppeople.com/mob/513/cw/e...
Research Fellow, Active Transport Modelling
Advance sustainable transport solutions as a Research Fellow by modelling active travel and shaping future mobility.
careers.pageuppeople.com
March 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
We are hiring!
We are looking for a transport modeller, and particularly for someone who can think a bit outside of the box. A fantastic opportunity to work with our Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research Group to transform active transport modelling!
careers.pageuppeople.com/mob/513/cw/e...
We are looking for a transport modeller, and particularly for someone who can think a bit outside of the box. A fantastic opportunity to work with our Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research Group to transform active transport modelling!
careers.pageuppeople.com/mob/513/cw/e...
Great to see strong recommendations in Victoria's 30-year Infrastructure Strategy!
🚸 Make local streets safer for children and communities by reducing speed limits to 30km/h
🚲 Build 180km of safe cycling networks in Melbourne and regional cities
www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au/resources/dr...
🚸 Make local streets safer for children and communities by reducing speed limits to 30km/h
🚲 Build 180km of safe cycling networks in Melbourne and regional cities
www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au/resources/dr...
Infrastructure Victoria | Victoria’s draft 30-year infrastructure strategy 2025-2055
www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au
March 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Great to see strong recommendations in Victoria's 30-year Infrastructure Strategy!
🚸 Make local streets safer for children and communities by reducing speed limits to 30km/h
🚲 Build 180km of safe cycling networks in Melbourne and regional cities
www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au/resources/dr...
🚸 Make local streets safer for children and communities by reducing speed limits to 30km/h
🚲 Build 180km of safe cycling networks in Melbourne and regional cities
www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au/resources/dr...
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Shift or improve policies? Using lifecycle GHG emissions we found greater efficiencies in terms of KMs or the number of trips shifting away from cars to #PT 🚌🚇🛤️or #AT🚶♀️🚲 than for #EV. This was examined based on Quebec's very low carbon content of kWh 🔌⚡ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Household transportation lifecycle greenhouse gas emission prediction
This investigation develops a model to predict household transportation life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and identifies the strongest determi…
www.sciencedirect.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Shift or improve policies? Using lifecycle GHG emissions we found greater efficiencies in terms of KMs or the number of trips shifting away from cars to #PT 🚌🚇🛤️or #AT🚶♀️🚲 than for #EV. This was examined based on Quebec's very low carbon content of kWh 🔌⚡ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The 30kmh revolution: Rethinking speed for safer, happier streets
Our new article in @monashuniversity.bsky.social Lens: lens.monash.edu/2025/02/17/1...
@drlaurenpearson.bsky.social
Our new article in @monashuniversity.bsky.social Lens: lens.monash.edu/2025/02/17/1...
@drlaurenpearson.bsky.social
The 30kmh revolution: Rethinking speed for safer, happier streets
Globally, 30kmh speed zones have been shown to enhance road safety and liveability, yet Australia lags behind, with policy implementation facing significant challenges.
lens.monash.edu
February 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The 30kmh revolution: Rethinking speed for safer, happier streets
Our new article in @monashuniversity.bsky.social Lens: lens.monash.edu/2025/02/17/1...
@drlaurenpearson.bsky.social
Our new article in @monashuniversity.bsky.social Lens: lens.monash.edu/2025/02/17/1...
@drlaurenpearson.bsky.social
NSW Parliamentary Inquiry recommends reducing road speed limits to 30km/h in city centres and high streets around childcare centres, playgrounds and healthcare centres, and to 40km/h in all other areas
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
The move to drop Sydney speed limits to 30km/h and allow cyclists on footpaths
Reducing car speed limits to 30km/h and forcing e-bike riders to get insurance are among the recommendations of a months-long state parliamentary inquiry.
www.smh.com.au
February 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
NSW Parliamentary Inquiry recommends reducing road speed limits to 30km/h in city centres and high streets around childcare centres, playgrounds and healthcare centres, and to 40km/h in all other areas
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Reposted by A/Prof Ben Beck
Congestion pricing seems to have triggered a surge in Manhattan pedestrian activity:
“Nearly 36M people last month were in areas south of 60th Street in Manhattan, a 4.6% boost from January 2024.” (The increase was 1.6% outside the zone.)
Suggests retail sales are growing within the zone, too.
“Nearly 36M people last month were in areas south of 60th Street in Manhattan, a 4.6% boost from January 2024.” (The increase was 1.6% outside the zone.)
Suggests retail sales are growing within the zone, too.
NYC Sees Pedestrian Traffic Increase in Congestion-Pricing Zone
Pedestrian traffic on New York City’s busiest streets increased in January even after motorists began paying a new toll to drive into those same neighborhoods.
www.bloomberg.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Congestion pricing seems to have triggered a surge in Manhattan pedestrian activity:
“Nearly 36M people last month were in areas south of 60th Street in Manhattan, a 4.6% boost from January 2024.” (The increase was 1.6% outside the zone.)
Suggests retail sales are growing within the zone, too.
“Nearly 36M people last month were in areas south of 60th Street in Manhattan, a 4.6% boost from January 2024.” (The increase was 1.6% outside the zone.)
Suggests retail sales are growing within the zone, too.
This is so important. It is simply a transportation choice that everyone should be afforded
To clarify as there is sometimes confusion around the advocacy of making our streets bicycle friendly.
February 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This is so important. It is simply a transportation choice that everyone should be afforded
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“…this extreme car dependence is affecting Americans’ quality of life, with a new study finding there is a tipping point at which more driving leads to deeper unhappiness…having to drive for more than 50% of the time for out-of-home activities is linked to a decrease in life satisfaction.”
How extreme car dependency is driving Americans to unhappiness
A car is often essential in the US but while owning a vehicle is better than not for life satisfaction, a study has found, having to drive too much sends happiness plummeting
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
“…this extreme car dependence is affecting Americans’ quality of life, with a new study finding there is a tipping point at which more driving leads to deeper unhappiness…having to drive for more than 50% of the time for out-of-home activities is linked to a decrease in life satisfaction.”
Reposted by A/Prof Ben Beck
New evidence that reducing cars is good for business:
In London, retail spending was stronger after neighborhoods were added to the Urban Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ). Spending was also higher than in areas nearby but outside the ULEZ.
www.centreforcities.org/blog/ulez-ex...
In London, retail spending was stronger after neighborhoods were added to the Urban Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ). Spending was also higher than in areas nearby but outside the ULEZ.
www.centreforcities.org/blog/ulez-ex...
January 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
New evidence that reducing cars is good for business:
In London, retail spending was stronger after neighborhoods were added to the Urban Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ). Spending was also higher than in areas nearby but outside the ULEZ.
www.centreforcities.org/blog/ulez-ex...
In London, retail spending was stronger after neighborhoods were added to the Urban Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ). Spending was also higher than in areas nearby but outside the ULEZ.
www.centreforcities.org/blog/ulez-ex...
🚨New SMSR publication! 🚨
The long-term impacts of road traffic crashes are substantial, yet we often overlook these impacts in road safety evaluations. Robyn Gerhard’s review highlights infrequent use of health-related quality of life and disability measures
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The long-term impacts of road traffic crashes are substantial, yet we often overlook these impacts in road safety evaluations. Robyn Gerhard’s review highlights infrequent use of health-related quality of life and disability measures
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A scoping review on the methods used to assess health-related quality of life and disability burden in evaluations of road safety interventions
Introduction: Road traffic crashes globally cause 1.3 million deaths yearly and the rate of nonfatal crashes is increasing. Nonfatal injuries impact l…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
🚨New SMSR publication! 🚨
The long-term impacts of road traffic crashes are substantial, yet we often overlook these impacts in road safety evaluations. Robyn Gerhard’s review highlights infrequent use of health-related quality of life and disability measures
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The long-term impacts of road traffic crashes are substantial, yet we often overlook these impacts in road safety evaluations. Robyn Gerhard’s review highlights infrequent use of health-related quality of life and disability measures
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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An essential read on disability & travel. Finds:
“The most commonly mentioned barriers are pedestrian infrastructure, particularly non-existent, narrow, or uneven pavements, while wide, good quality pavements with benches ease travel to local destinations and public transport stops.”
“The most commonly mentioned barriers are pedestrian infrastructure, particularly non-existent, narrow, or uneven pavements, while wide, good quality pavements with benches ease travel to local destinations and public transport stops.”
December 18, 2024 at 7:53 PM
An essential read on disability & travel. Finds:
“The most commonly mentioned barriers are pedestrian infrastructure, particularly non-existent, narrow, or uneven pavements, while wide, good quality pavements with benches ease travel to local destinations and public transport stops.”
“The most commonly mentioned barriers are pedestrian infrastructure, particularly non-existent, narrow, or uneven pavements, while wide, good quality pavements with benches ease travel to local destinations and public transport stops.”
How do we build a future where we don’t need to own a car?
Fantastic episode with @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social @jilliananable.bsky.social and Ian Philips - worth a listen!
open.spotify.com/episode/3i1X...
Fantastic episode with @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social @jilliananable.bsky.social and Ian Philips - worth a listen!
open.spotify.com/episode/3i1X...
How can we build a future where we don’t need to own a car?
open.spotify.com
December 17, 2024 at 9:52 PM
How do we build a future where we don’t need to own a car?
Fantastic episode with @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social @jilliananable.bsky.social and Ian Philips - worth a listen!
open.spotify.com/episode/3i1X...
Fantastic episode with @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social @jilliananable.bsky.social and Ian Philips - worth a listen!
open.spotify.com/episode/3i1X...
Reposted by A/Prof Ben Beck
92% of young women want to ride a bike, but participation is 4 times lower than men of the same age. Released today, our research found that young women experience unique barriers to riding a bike, and are actively looking for programs to overcome them.
www.monash.edu/medicine/sph...
www.monash.edu/medicine/sph...
PETAL Project: Unlocking young women’s access to bike-riding
www.monash.edu
December 6, 2024 at 12:54 AM
92% of young women want to ride a bike, but participation is 4 times lower than men of the same age. Released today, our research found that young women experience unique barriers to riding a bike, and are actively looking for programs to overcome them.
www.monash.edu/medicine/sph...
www.monash.edu/medicine/sph...
Reposted by A/Prof Ben Beck
New study finds that London's congestion charge reduced car ownership by ~7%. That's a lot!
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
November 29, 2024 at 2:23 PM
New study finds that London's congestion charge reduced car ownership by ~7%. That's a lot!
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
Want to know more about what we do? Head to Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research’s website: www.monash.edu/medicine/sph...
Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research Group
Our vision is to make active and sustainable modes of transport, such as bike riding and walking, the leading modes of travel of the future, thereby realising the potential for substantial gains in po...
www.monash.edu
November 27, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Want to know more about what we do? Head to Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research’s website: www.monash.edu/medicine/sph...