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Visions of the Role of Walking and Cycling in 2030

The Transport Studies Unit is a major partner in a £1.1m EPSRC project that seeks to revitalise the quality of walking and cycling in the UK and explore ways in which more people might be encouraged to use these modes in the future. Visions of the role of walking and cycling in 2030 builds upon a growing recognition that walking and cycling can make a considerable contribution to sustainable transport goals, public health and the sociability of communities.

Preview of 'University of Oxford: Climate change impacts and adaptation' a USB showcasing climate research across the University
Oxford Climate USB for COP15 showcases TSU research

TSU researchers have contributed to a 'University of Oxford: Climate change impacts and adaptation' USB put together by the Environmental Change Institute (ECI) for distribution at COP15.

The USB showcases climate research across the University and will be distributed at Copenhagen's UNFCCC climate negotiations 2009 event.

A preview of the contents of the USB is available on the ECI website.

Forthcoming Events - Weeks 3 and 4 Hilary Term 2010

Week 3: 5pm, 3 February 2010, A J Herbertson Room (Board Room), SoGE

European Transport Infrastructure Policy - A political or a technical exercise? Where we are now in the policy review.

Jonathan Scheele, European Commission (and St Antony's College, Oxford).

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Week 4: 5pm, 10 February 2010, A J Herbertson Room (Board Room), SoGE

The carrot or the stick? The balance of rewards, punishment and cooperation to reduce transport energy demand.

Dr Jillian Anable, University of Aberdeen.

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