Improving international students access to healthy and sustainable modes of transport

The Sustainable Mobility & Safety Research Group 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 population and environmental health. We conduct world-leading interdisciplinary research in partnership with government, industry, not-for-profit organisations and the community, which transform sustainable, equitable and safe mobility. Riding a bike is an affordable and environmentally friendly mode of transportation that can help international students save money on transportation costs, reduce their carbon footprint, improve physical health and mental wellbeing, improve social connectedness and enable students to engage with their local communities. However, international students encounter a range of barriers to riding a bike in a new country, including a lack of knowledge about local laws and infrastructure. This project will generate a much-needed evidence base of how to support international students to ride a bike in Australia. If you are interested in a particular topic around bike riding, please reach out to Dr Lauren Pearson by email.