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drlaurenpearson.bsky.social
Research Fellow & Equity Lead in Sustainable Mobility & Safety Research, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University. Passionate about health, climate & research that doesn't sit on a shelf.
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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

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

Cities globally have embraced 30 km/h speeds—yet in Victoria, Australia, they are not widespread. Our new study, published in Cities & Health, delves into the challenges and opportunities of implementation of 30 km/h speed zones. Lens article: lens.monash.edu/2025/02/17/1...

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

If you missed yesterdays @yarrabike.bsky.social Radio Show on 3CR the you can now listen in to the podcast.Dr Lauren Pearson joined us to discuss the Petal Project report and what is stoping young women in Melbourne from using their bicycles to get around. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

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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...

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments