Conference Presentation – AESOP Annual Congress 2025
This article outlines research showing that walking and cycling for transport can be better supported through place‑based infrastructure tailored to local behavioural, social, and environmental contexts. Drawing on a statewide survey of 2,000 people across diverse settings in New South Wales, the study found that active travel is influenced by utilitarian, psychological, and social factors that vary by location. The findings highlight that context‑specific infrastructure solutions are more effective than one‑size‑fits‑all approaches, and propose a framework to guide active transport planning that supports healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable communities.
