Otago University researchers call for better infrastructure to support skateboarders

Otago University researchers call for better infrastructure to support skateboarders
Newshub
14/12/2020
Vita Molyneux
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Researchers at Otago University are calling for New Zealand cities to invest in better infrastructure to support skateboarders.
A survey of 775 teenagers in Southland revealed fewer young people are getting their driver's license, instead relying on skateboards, scooters or cycling to get around.
Of the seven percent who use skateboards to get around, more than half reported feeling unsafe while travelling, and lead author Dr Aimee Ward says it has to change.

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