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Nudge science being used to encourage transit use

Posted on November 12, 2018

In England, the Nudge Unit—officially called the Behavioural Insights Team—encourages positive social behaviors via behavioral economics and psychology. Now cities in North America are using the lessons of the Nudge Unit to encourage people to use transit and reduce vehicle miles traveled.

Posted in NewsTagged psychology, TDM, transit

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