Author Archives: Paulo Anciaes

Pluralistic ignorance is alive and should be challenged

Post by Dr Adrian Davis, Professor of Transport & Health, Transport Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University Pluralistic ignorance is alive and thriving. So, what is it? In studies, researcher have found that on many topics of public importance people hold … Continue reading

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Parked cars and helicopter parents: Barriers to children’s independent outdoor play and mobility?

Post by Dr. Jemima Stockton, THSG UK Executive Committee A couple of weeks ago, my 5-year-old son A. and his 4-year-old friend M. had just had their Thursday swimming lesson. A. and I, and M. and her mum, were walking … Continue reading

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Stand clear of the doors please

Travelling easily by train with a bike shouldn’t be a fantasy Post by James Adamson, THSG Board Member Since starting work in 2002 I have cycled to work with distances ranging from one to 12 miles. Every day, rain or … Continue reading

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Road Transport and Health

Post by Prof. Jenny Mindell, THSG Co-Chair (Science) Transport provides many benefits Access: We often talk about the harms that motorised traffic causes and forget about the benefits! Transport policies should help people travel from where they are to where … Continue reading

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The THSG blog is back!

After a 7-year interruption, the Transport and Health Science Group blog is back! From today, this blog will publish contributions from THSG board and committe members and guests, on the links between transport and health and their policy implications. Stay … Continue reading

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