Associate Professor Angela Curl

Associate Professor
Postgraduate Course Director

Department of Public Health
University of Otago, Christchurch
PO Box 4345
Christchurch 8140

Background

Angela is a social scientist interested in the relationships between urban environments, transport and health. She is particularly interested in how public policies, particularly in transport, urban planning and housing, can address health inequalities and transport disadvantage.

Angela undertakes research exploring perceptions and experiences of accessibility and how these interact with the built environment to influence outcomes, such as travel behaviour, transport disadvantage, physical activity, health and wellbeing, for different population groups. Her research focuses particularly the experiences of older adults and lower income groups.

Angela uses both quantitative and qualitative social research methodologies and is particularly interested in novel methodological approaches, including those that utilise GIS.

Her current research projects include:

ACTIVATION - Activating Change through InterVentions for Active Travel in our Neighbourhoods
Older adults' experiences of the pedestrian environment, particularly in relation to falling and fear of falling
On-demand access to unhealthy commodities

She previously lectured in Health Geography at the University of Canterbury and worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow and at the OPENspace research centre at the University of Edinburgh. She completed her PhD in Geography at the Centre for Transport Research at the University of Aberdeen. Prior to this she worked as a transport planner.

Teaching

Angela teaches papers in the Diploma of Public Health.

PUBH 714 Public Policy and Health Systems
PUBH 733 Environmental Health

She is interested in supervising PhD and masters' theses in a range of areas, such as:

Urban environments, urban planning and health
Built environment (including accessibility) and health
Social inclusion and transport deprivation
Perceptions and experiences of mobility and accessibility
Sustainable and active travel
Age-friendly cities
Health and social impacts of new transport technologies

Professional activities / memberships

Editorial board of Journal of Transport and Health (special issues editor)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
Member of Transportation Group (EngineeringNZ)
Member of Public Health Association
Member of New Zealand Geographical Society

Student supervision

Current supervision

Student: Williams, N.
Degree: PhD (in progress)
Topic: How can gender sensitive transport planning and design improve social equity and community health outcomes?

Student: de La Roche, D
Degree: PhD (in progress)
Topic: Transport as a Factor for Obtaining Healthcare Services from Women with Disabilities Experiences in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Student: Coppens, A
Degree: MPH (in progress)
Topic: Afghan Refugee Experiences within New Zealand’s Primary Healthcare System

Student: Posimani, C
Degree: MPH (in progress)
Topic: An exploration of Niue peoples’ views on food and solutions for healthy eating, in Niue

Student: Harrison, Char
Degree: MPH (in progress)
Topic: Redefining the Ride: A Deep Dive into New Zealand's Perceptions and Realities of Low-Emission Transport

Completed PhD

2021

Student: Prana, A.
Degree: PhD
Topic: Supporting Communities to Adapt to a Flooding Environment in Jakarta

2018

Student: Macleod, M.
Degree: PhD
Topic: Understanding the rise and impact of food banks within the welfare state: A comparative study between Scotland and Finland

Completed Masters

2022

Student: Thomas, J.
Topic: Access to Active Transport and Self-Perceived Mental Health in Christchurch, New Zealand

Student: Stevenson, T.
Topic: Readability of patient information documents in Canterbury, New Zealand

2014

Student: Currie, A.
Topic: Motivations and Barriers to female cycling in Glasgow

Student: McCartney, D.
Topic: Identifying locations for cycle routes in Glasgow

Completed Honours

2018

Hackett, G.
Topic: Female experiences of cycling in Christchurch

2017

Cox, D.
Topic: Is there evidence of forced car ownership in Christchurch, New Zealand?

Publications

Wilson, N., Baker, M., & Curl, A. (2026). Rapid fuel crisis interventions with public health co-benefits. The Briefing, (28 April). Retrieved from https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/rapid-fuel-crisis-interventions-public-health-co-benefits Journal - Research Other

Curl, A., Watkins, A., Smithies, A., Dares, C., Pocock, T., Williman, J., … Keeling, S. (2025). A participatory virtual audit of the built environment for age-friendliness. International Journal of Health Geographics, 24, 36. doi: 10.1186/s12942-025-00422-w Journal - Research Article

Williams, N., Berghan, J., Curl, A., & McKerchar, C. (2025). Applying a relational lens to the work travel experiences of diverse women. Journal of Transport Geography, 128, 104347. doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2025.104347 Journal - Research Article

De La Roche, D., Curl, A., & Fitt, H. (2025). The power of community: Perspectives from women with disabilities on making healthcare journeys in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Journal of Transport Geography, 124, 104182. doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2025.104182 Journal - Research Article

Chippendale, T., Sangrar, R., Rotenberg, S., Curl, A., Baig, N., & Suzuki, L. (2025). Safety using public buses in naturally occurring retirement communities: An exploratory study in two North American cities. Gerontologist, gnaf067. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnaf067 Journal - Research Article

2026

Journal - Research Other

2025

Journal - Research Article

2024

Chapter in Book - Research

Curl, A., Russell, E., McKerchar, C., & Berghan, J. (2024). Transport and health equity: Considering the needs of diverse populations. In J. Cidell (Ed.), A research agenda for transport equity and mobility justice. (pp. 87-104). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781802201888.00014

Mindell, J. S., & Curl, A. (2024). Interactions between health and travel behaviour. In D. Potoglou & J. Spinney (Eds.), Handbook of travel behaviour. (pp. 389-411). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781839105746.00029

Journal - Research Article

Pocock, T., Curl, A., Watkins, A., Todd, V., Dicker, B., & Keeling, S. (2024). Where do falls happen? Using Fall-SAFE to audit the street environment for falls risk among older adults: A virtual audit in Google Street View. New Zealand Population Review, 50, 223-268. Retrieved from https://population.org.nz/journal/

Prana, A. M., Curl, A., Dionisio, M. R., Gomez, C., Hart, D., Apriyanto, H., & Prasetya, H. (2024). Urban planning approaches to support community-based flood adaptation in North Jakarta Kampungs. Disaster Prevention & Management, 33(4), 383-405. doi: 10.1108/DPM-05-2023-0114

Russell, E., McKerchar, C., Berghan, J., Curl, A., & Fitt, H. (2024). Considering the importance of transport to the wellbeing of Māori social housing residents. Journal of Transport & Health, 36, 101809. doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2024.101809

Curl, A., Coppens, A., Dares, C., Williman, J., Fitt, H., & Kingham, S. (2024). Accessibility and affordability impacts of half price public transport fares in Aotearoa New Zealand. Findings, (February). doi: 10.32866/001c.92735

Prana, A. M., Dionisio, R., Curl, A., Hart, D., Gomez, C., Apriyanto, H., & Prasetya, H. (2024). Informal adaptation to flooding in North Jakarta, Indonesia. Progress in Planning, 186, 100851. doi: 10.1016/j.progress.2024.100851

Crossin, R., Norriss, D., McKerchar, C., Martin, G., Pocock, T., & Curl, A. (2024). Quantifying access to on-demand alcohol in New Zealand. Drug & Alcohol Review, 43, 416-424. doi: 10.1111/dar.13785

Journal - Research Other

Keall, M., Beanland, V., Chapman, R., Curl, A., Grant, L., Howden-Chapman, P., Lilley, R., McLean, R., Randal, E., & Shaw, C. (2024). Increases in speed limits: Unjust and unjustifiable. The Briefing, (1 October). Retrieved from https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/increases-speed-limits-unjust-and-unjustifiable

Kingham, S., & Curl, A. (2024). Increasing speed limits defies the science: More deaths and pollution expected. The Briefing, (8 July). Retrieved from https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/increasing-speed-limits-defies-science-more-deaths-and-pollution-expected

Curl, A., Clark, J., & Anaya-Boig, E. (2024). Geographies of bike-sharing and emerging forms of shared micro-mobility. Journal of Transport Geography, 117, 103865. doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2024.103865

Clark, J., Curl, A., & Anaya-Boig, E. (2024). Critical perspectives on bicycle sharing and equity. Transportation Research Part A, 182, 104042. doi: 10.1016/j.tra.2024.104042

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Chippendale, T., Sangrar, R., Rotenberg, S., Curl, A., & Suzuki, L. (2024). Safety of public buses in naturally occurring retirement communities. Innovation in Aging, 8(Suppl. 1), (pp. 1355). doi: 10.1093/geroni/igae098.4323

McLean, R., Curl, A., & Haselden, R. (2024). Role of exposure in quantifying transport injury and fatality risk by mode of transport: A systematic review. Injury Prevention, 30(Suppl. 1), 176 . doi: 10.1136/injuryprev-2024-SAFETY.79

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Curl, A. (2024, February). How do travel injury rates vary by mode of transport: A systematic review. Verbal presentation at the 5th Transport Research Network (TRN) Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Curl, A. (2024, February). Accessibility and affordability impacts of half price public transport fares in Aotearoa New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the 5th Transport Research Network (TRN) Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Other - Edited Journal

Clark, J., Curl, A., & Anaya-Boig, E. (Eds.). (2024). Transportation Research Part A, 182, [Special issue]. [Guest Editors].

2023

Journal - Research Article

McKerchar, C., Bidwell, S., Curl, A., Pocock, T., Cowie, M., Miles, H., & Crossin, R. (2023). Promoting health in the digital environment: health policy experts’ responses to on-demand delivery in Aotearoa New Zealand. Health Promotion International, 38, daad091. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daad091

Curl, A., Annear, M., Keeling, S., & Hackett, G. (2023). Building back better: Do post-earthquake neighborhoods promote active aging? A long-term audit analysis in Christchurch, New Zealand. Journal of Aging & Environment, 37(3), 255-276. doi: 10.1080/26892618.2022.2071373

Journal - Research Other

Shaw, C., Fitt, H., Chapman, R., Wild, K., Woodward, A., Curl, A., & MacMillan, A. (2023). Where do the parties stand? A low carbon, healthy transport system. The Briefing, (29 August). Retrieved from https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/where-do-parties-stand-low-carbon-healthy-transport-system

Duthie, C., Pocock, T., Curl, A., Clark, E., Norriss, D., Bidwell, S., McKerchar, C., & Crossin, R. (2023). Online on-demand delivery services of food and alcohol: A scoping review of public health impacts. SSM Population Health, 21, 101349. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101349

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kingham, S., Curl, A., Fitt, H., Dares, C., Russell, E., Coppens, A., McKerchar, C., … Berghan, J., & Williman, J. (2023). The impact of shared mobility on community wellbeing in two contrasting communities in Christchurch. Proceedings of the State of Australasian Cities (SOAC) Conference. (pp. 169). Retrieved from https://apo.org.au

Crossin, R., Curl, A., Norriss, D., Martin, G., Pocock, T., & McKerchar, C. (2023). Quantifying access to 'on-demand' alcohol in New Zealand. Drug & Alcohol Review, 42(Suppl. 1), 84. doi: 10.1111/dar.13749

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Curl, A. (2023, May). Social impacts of mode shift. Verbal presentation at the Connect with Transport Research Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Other Research Output

Curl, A. (2023, December). Where do falls happen? Auditing the urban environment for pedestrian falls risk. UOC Research Seminar Series, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand. [Department Seminar].

2022

Journal - Research Article

Norriss, D., Crossin, R., Curl, A., Bidwell, S., Clark, E., Pocock, T., Gage, R., & McKerchar, C. (2022). Food outlet access and the healthiness of food available 'on-demand' via meal delivery apps in New Zealand. Nutrients, 14(20), 4228. doi: 10.3390/nu14204228

Miles, H., Apeldoorn, B., McKerchar, C., Curl, A., & Crossin, R. (2022). Describing and characterising on-demand delivery of unhealthy commodities in New Zealand. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 46(4), 429-437. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.13230

van der Vlugt, A.-L., Curl, A., & Scheiner, J. (2022). The influence of travel attitudes on perceived walking accessibility and walking behaviour. Travel Behaviour & Society, 27, 47-56. doi: 10.1016/j.tbs.2021.11.002

Hobbs, M., Ahuriri-Driscoll, A., Kingham, S., Wiki, J., Marek, L., Dionisio, M. R., Curl, A., … Mackenbach, J. D. (2022). A city profile of Ōtautahi Christchurch [City profile]. Cities, 121, 103481. doi: 10.1016/j.cities.2021.103481

Gibson, H., Curl, A., & Thompson, L. (2022). Blurred boundaries: E-scooter riders’ and pedestrians’ experiences of sharing space. Mobilities, 17(1), 69-84. doi: 10.1080/17450101.2021.1967097

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Fitt, H., Curl, A., Dares, C., Russell, E., McKerchar, C., Kingham, S., & Banwell, K. (2022). Can residential shared mobility enhance transport equity? Proceedings of the 19th International Medical Geography Symposium (IMGS). 254. Retrieved from https://imgs2022.org/

Curl, A., Crossin, R., McKerchar, C., Appeldoorn, B., Miles, H., & Norriss, D. (2022). The landscape of on-demand delivery of unhealthy commodities in New Zealand. Proceedings of the New Zealand Geographical Society (NZGS) Conference. (pp. 103). Retrieved from https://www.nzgsconference2022.co.nz/

Fitt, H., Kingham, S., & Curl, A. (2022). Bypassing the big burly bouncer: Moving beyond texts to communicate geographical research. Proceedings of the New Zealand Geographical Society (NZGS) Conference. (pp. 58). Retrieved from https://www.nzgsconference2022.co.nz/

Kingham, S., Fitt, H., Curl, A., Dares, C., Russell, E., McKerchar, C., … Berghan, J., & Williman, J. (2022). Can transport enhance community wellbeing and reduce social inequity in two contrasting communities in Christchurch. Proceedings of the New Zealand Geographical Society (NZGS) Conference. (pp. 57). Retrieved from https://www.nzgsconference2022.co.nz/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Fitt, H., Curl, A., el Orfi, Y., McKerchar, C., Berghan, J., Banwell, K., Dares, C., Russell, E., Coppens, A., … Faber, K. (2022, November). ACTIVATION: Towards equity in transport and transport research. Verbal presentation at the 4th Transport Research Network (TRN) Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Curl, A., Fitt, H., Dares, C., Russell, E., McKerchar, C., Kingham, S., & Banwell, K. (2022, July). Does shared mobility enhance transport equity among older adults? Verbal presentation at the British Society of Gerontology 51st Annual Conference, [Online].

Other Research Output

Fitt, H., Curl, A., el Orfi, Y., Dares, C., Russel, E., Kingham, S. (2022). The getting around survey 2021: OCHT Brougham St [Infographic]. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10092/17651

2021

Chapter in Book - Research

Walker, L., & Curl, A. (2021). Social and distributional impact assessment in transport policy. In R. Vickerman (Ed.), International encyclopedia of transportation: (Vol. 6): Transport policy and planning. (pp. 361-367). Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-102671-7.10773-0

Journal - Research Article

Curl, A. (2021). Assessing the health and social impacts of transport policies and projects. Impact Connector, 13, 20-27. Retrieved from https://www.nzaia.org.nz/angelacurl.html

Hartley, M., Curl, A., Crossin, R., & McKerchar, C. (2021). Access to primary care services using public transport in Ōtautahi Christchurch. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1546), 59-69. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Watkins, A., Curl, A., Mavoa, S., Tomintz, M., Todd, V., & Dicker, B. (2021). A socio-spatial analysis of pedestrian falls in Aotearoa New Zealand. Social Science & Medicine, 288, 113212. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113212

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Fitt, H., Curl, A., & Kingham, S. (2021). Mess or mash-up? Are practice architecture, mobility biography, and shared mobility pieces of the same puzzle? Proceedings of the Sociological Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (SAANZ) Conference: Sociology in the 21st Century: Wellbeing, Engagement and Sustainability. (pp. 23). Lincoln, New Zealand: Department of Tourism, Sport and Society, Lincoln University. Retrieved from https://www.saanz.net/saanz-conference-2021

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Curl, A., Watkins, A., McKerchar, C., Exeter, D., & Macmillan, A. (2021, April). Social impacts of transport mode shifts. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association for Impact Assessment (NZAIA) Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

2020

Chapter in Book - Research

Costantini, A., Thomopoulos, N., Steibel, F., Curl, A., Lugano, G., & Kováčiková, T. (2020). Autonomous vehicles in a GDPR era: An international comparison. In Policy implications of autonomous vehicles: Advances in transport policy and planning (Vol. 5). (pp. 191-213). Cambridge, MA: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/bs.atpp.2020.02.005

Journal - Research Article

Curl, A., & Fitt, H. (2020). Same same, but different? Cycling and e-scootering in a rapidly changing urban transport landscape. New Zealand Geographer, 76, 194-206. doi: 10.1111/nzg.12271

Fitt, H., & Curl, A. (2020). The early days of shared micromobility: A social practices approach. Journal of Transport Geography, 86, 102779. doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2020.102779

Kingham, S., Curl, A., & Banwell, K. (2020). Streets for transport and health: The opportunity of a temporary road closure for neighbourhood connection, activity and wellbeing. Journal of Transport & Health, 18, 100872. doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2020.100872

Curl, A., Fitt, H., & Tomintz, M. (2020). Experiences of the built environment, falls and fear of falling outdoors among older adults: An exploratory study and future directions. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 17(4), 1224. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17041224

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Watkins, A., Curl, A., Pocock, T., Gilden, J., & Keeling, S. (2020). Assessing the microscale geography of outdoor falls among older adults using virtual audits. Proceedings of the New Zealand Geographical Society (NZGS) Biennial Conference. (pp. 107). Retrieved from https://nzgsconference2020.gitlab.io

Gibson, H., Curl, A., & Thompson, L. (2020). E-scooter riders and pedestrians experiences of sharing space on paths. Proceedings of the New Zealand Geographical Society (NZGS) Biennial Conference. (pp. 91-92). Retrieved from https://nzgsconference2020.gitlab.io

Curl, A., Watkins, A., & Dares, C. (2020). A participatory approach to making sense of the risk of falls in outdoor spaces. Proceedings of the New Zealand Geographical Society (NZGS) Biennial Conference. (pp. 49-50). Retrieved from https://nzgsconference2020.gitlab.io

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Curl, A., & Fitt, H. (2020, March). Equity implications of emerging transport modes. Verbal presentation at the Transportation Group New Zealand Conference: Equity in Transportation, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Parr, G., & Curl, A. (2020, March). Equity, social impact and transport policy. Verbal presentation at the Transportation Group New Zealand Conference: Equity in Transportation, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Curl, A. (2020, February). Diverse experiences of accessibility and mobility. Verbal presentation at the 1st Transport Research Network (TRN) Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Curl, A., Watkins, A., McKerchar, C., Exeter, D., & Macmillan, A. (2020). Social impact assessment of mode shift [NZ Transport Agency research report 666]. Commissioned by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Wellington, New Zealand: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. 113p. Retrieved from https://www.nzta.govt.nz

2019

Chapter in Book - Research

Clark, J., & Curl, A. (2019). Transport, urban regeneration and health. In I. Vojnovic, A. L. Pearson, G. Asiki, G. DeVerteuil & A. Allen (Eds.), Handbook of global urban health. (pp. 643-661). New York, NY: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315465456

Curl, A., & Clark, J. (2019). Health, wellbeing and quality of life. In I. Docherty & J. Shaw (Eds.), Transport matters. (pp. 177-204). Bristol, UK: Policy Press.

Journal - Research Article

Fitt, H., Curl, A., Dionisio, M. R., Ahuriri-Driscoll, A., & Pawson, E. (2019). Considering the wellbeing implications for an ageing population of a transition to automated vehicles. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 30, 100382. doi: 10.1016/j.rtbm.2019.100382

van der Vlugt, A.-L., Curl, A., & Wittowsky, D. (2019). What about the people? Developing measures of perceived accessibility from case studies in Germany and the UK. Applied Mobilities, 4(2), 142-162. doi: 10.1080/23800127.2019.1573450

Kearns, A., Whitley, E., & Curl, A. (2019). Occupant behaviour as a fourth driver of fuel poverty (aka warmth & energy deprivation). Energy Policy, 129, 1143-1155. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.03.023

Curl, A., & Mason, P. (2019). Neighbourhood perceptions and older adults’ wellbeing: Does walking explain the relationship in deprived urban communities? Transportation Research Part A, 123, 119-129. doi: 10.1016/j.tra.2018.11.008

MacLeod, M. A., Curl, A., & Kearns, A. (2019). Understanding the prevalence and drivers of food bank use: Evidence from deprived communities in Glasgow. Social Policy & Society, 18(1), 67-86. doi: 10.1017/S1474746418000064

Journal - Research Other

Curl, A., & Fitt, H. (2019). Will driverless cars be good for us? Now is the time for public health to act together with urban and transport planning. Journal of Global Health, 9(2), 020303. doi: 10.7189/jogh.09.020303

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

McAuley, I., & Curl, A. (2019). Micro-mobility in an uncertain future: What to do with e-scooters? Proceedings of the Trafinz Conference. Retrieved from https://harding.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/trafinz-2019/programme

Curl, A., Fitt, H., Dionisio-McHugh, R., & Tomintz, M. (2019). Older adults experiences of mobility and falling in urban environments. Proceedings of the 18th International Medical Geography Symposium (IMGS). (pp. 14). Retrieved from http://www.imgs2019.com

Watkins, A., Curl, A., Tomintz, M., Oliver, V., Dicker, B., & Mavoa, S. (2019). A socio-spatial analysis of outdoor falls among older adults. Proceedings of the 18th International Medical Geography Symposium (IMGS). (pp. 8). Retrieved from http://www.imgs2019.com

Dionisio, R., Fitt, H., & Curl, A. (2019). Ageing wellbeing in a time of socio-technical shifts in urban mobilities: A new quest for urban design & planning. Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society with IBG (RGS-IBG) Annual International Conference: Geographies of Trouble / Geographies of Hope. Retrieved from http://conference.rgs.org/AC2019

van der Vlugt, A.-L., Curl, A., & Wittowsky, D. (2019). Perceived accessibility and its role in the sustainable transformation of cities. In S. Mandic & K. Coppell (Eds.), Proceedings of The Active Living and Environment Symposium (TALES): Linking Transport, Health and Sustainability. (pp. 25). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. [Abstract]

Curl, A., Fitt, H., van der Vlugt, A.-L., Tomintz, M., Dionisio-McHugh, R., & Beere, P. (2019). Older adults’ experiences of mobility and falling in the outdoor environment. In S. Mandic & K. Coppell (Eds.), Proceedings of The Active Living and Environment Symposium (TALES): Linking Transport, Health and Sustainability. (pp. 38). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Pacheco-Coral, A., Curl, A., & Martins, R. (2019, March). Desplazamiento forzado poblaciones indigenas y experiencias de acceso a los servicios de salud en Colombia [Forced displacement of indigenous populations and experiences of access to healthcare services in Colombia]. Verbal presentation at the 18th Congreso de Investigación en Salud Pública, Cuernavaca, Mexico.

Curl, A. (2019, July). The 'where' of teaching health geography: Reflections on the use of outdoor and virtual learning environments. Verbal presentation at the 18th International Medical Geography Symposium (IMGS), Queenstown, New Zealand.

Fitt, H., & Curl, A. (2019, May). Lime and the La-Z-Boy: A story of the social integration of transport technology into urban life [Best Presentation Award]. Verbal presentation at the Intelligent Transportation Systems New Zealand (ITSNZ) Transport Technology Conference (T-Tech), Christchurch, New Zealand.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Fitt, H., & Curl, A. (2019). Perceptions and experiences of Lime scooters: Summary survey results. Christchurch, New Zealand: University of Canterbury. Retrieved from https://ir.canterbury.ac.nz/handle/10092/16336

Other Research Output

Curl, A., & Fitt, H. (2019). Attitudes to and use of electric scooters in New Zealand. figshare. doi: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8056109

2018

Edited Book - Research

Curl, A., & Musselwhite, C. (Eds.). (2018). Geographies of transport and ageing. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, 254p. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-76360-6

Chapter in Book - Research

Curl, A., Tilley, S., & Van Cauwenberg, J. (2018). Walking with older adults as a geographical method. In A. Curl & C. Musselwhite (Eds.), Geographies of transport and ageing. (pp. 171-195). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-76360-6_8

Musselwhite, C., & Curl, A. (2018). Geographical perspectives on transport and ageing. In A. Curl & C. Musselwhite (Eds.), Geographies of transport and ageing. (pp. 3-24). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-76360-6_1

Chapter in Book - Other

Curl, A., & Musselwhite, C. (2018). Preface. In A. Curl & C. Musselwhite (Eds.), Geographies of transport and ageing. (pp. vii-viii). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-76360-6

Journal - Research Article

Curl, A. (2018). The importance of understanding perceptions of accessibility when addressing transport equity: A case study in Greater Nottingham, UK. Journal of Transport & Land Use, 11(1), 1147-1162. doi: 10.5198/jtlu.2018.1003

Curl, A., Kearns, A., Macdonald, L., Mason, P., & Ellaway, A. (2018). Can walking habits be encouraged through area-based regeneration and relocation? A longitudinal study of deprived communities in Glasgow, UK. Journal of Transport & Health, 10, 44-55. doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2018.06.004

Curl, A., Clark, J., & Kearns, A. (2018). Household car adoption and financial distress in deprived urban communities: A case of forced car ownership? Transport Policy, 65, 61-71. doi: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2017.01.002

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Curl, A., & Fitt, H. (2018). What do driverless cars mean for cities, health and wellbeing? Proceedings of the New Zealand Geographical Society (NZGS) and the Institute of Australian Geographers (IAG) Conference. (pp. 30). Retrieved from https://nzgsconference2018.org/

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Fitt, H., Curl, A., Dionisio-McHugh, R., Fletcher, A., Frame, B., & Ahuriri-Driscoll, A. (2018). Think piece: Autonomous vehicles and future urban environments: Exploring implications for wellbeing in an ageing society. (pp. 1-24). Porirua, New Zealand: National Science Challenge 11: Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities. Retrieved from http://www.buildingbetter.nz

Curl, A., Fitt, H., Dionisio-McHugh, R., Ahuriri-Driscoll, A., Fletcher, A., & Slaughter, H. (2018). Autonomous vehicles and future urban environments: Exploring changing travel behaviours, built environments, and implications for wellbeing in an ageing society. (pp. 1-42). Porirua, New Zealand: National Science Challenge 11: Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities. Retrieved from http://www.buildingbetter.nz

Fletcher, A., Fitt, H., Baldwin, N., Hadfield, H., & Curl, A. (2018). Initial scan of policy/issues relevant to autonomous vehicle development and deployment. (pp. 1-22). Porirua, New Zealand: National Science Challenge 11: Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities. Retrieved from http://www.buildingbetter.nz

Fitt, H., Frame, B., Fletcher, A., Curl, A., Dionisio-McHugh, R., Ahuriri-Driscoll, A., … Hadfield, H. (2018). Four plausible scenarios for transport in New Zealand in 2048. (pp. 1-27). Porirua, New Zealand: National Science Challenge 11: Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities. Retrieved from http://www.buildingbetter.nz

Other Research Output

Curl, A. & Fitt, H. (2019, May). Autonomous vehicles and transport outcomes. Transport Knowledge Hub Seminar, Wellington, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://www.transport.govt.nz/mot-resources/transport-knowledge-hub/transport-knowledge-presentations/

Fitt, H. & Curl, A. (2018, July) Getting around in the 2040s. Super Seniors, Ministry of Social Development. Retrieved from http://www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz/about-superseniors/ageing-population/transport/transport.html

Curl, A. (2018, June). Social impacts of autonomous vehicles. Canterbury Workers’ Educational Association, Christchurch, New Zealand. [Research Presentation].

Curl, A. (2018, October). Ageing, (im)mobility and falling in urban environments. Geography, Environment and Development Studies Seminar Series, Victoria University Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. [Research Presentation].

2017

Journal - Research Article

Curl, A., & Kearns, A. (2017). Housing improvements, fuel payment difficulties and mental health in deprived communities. International Journal of Housing Policy, 17(3), 417-443. doi: 10.1080/14616718.2016.1248526

2016

Journal - Research Article

Clark, J., & Curl, A. (2016). Bicycle and car share schemes as inclusive modes of travel? A socio-spatial analysis in Glasgow, UK. Social Inclusion, 4(3), 83-99. doi: 10.17645/si.v4i3.510

Curl, A., Thompson, C. W., Alves, S., & Aspinall, P. (2016). Outdoor environmental supportiveness and older people’s quality of life: A personal projects approach. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 30(1), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/02763893.2015.1087925

Curl, A., Thompson, C. W., Aspinall, P., & Omerod, M. (2016). Developing an audit checklist to assess outdoor falls risk. Urban Design & Planning, 169(DP3), 138-153. doi: 10.1680/udap.14.00056

Egan, M., Kearns, A., Katikireddi, S. V., Curl, A., Lawson, K., & Tannahill, C. (2016). Proportionate universalism in practice? A quasi-experimental study (GoWell) of a UK neighbourhood renewal programme's impact on health inequalities. Social Science & Medicine, 152, 41-49. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.01.026

Mason, P., Curl, A., & Kearns, A. (2016). Domains and levels of physical activity are linked to adult mental health and wellbeing in deprived neighbourhoods: A cross-sectional study. Mental Health & Physical Activity, 11, 19-28. doi: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2016.07.001

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Curl, A., & Lucas, K. (2016). The transport geography research group at the 2015 RGS-IBG conference. Journal of Transport Geography, 51, 227-228. doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2016.01.009

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

MacLeod, M. A., Kearns, A., & Curl, A. (2016). Briefing paper 28: Food bank use among residents of Glasgow’s deprived neighbourhoods. Glasgow, UK: GoWell. 20p. Retrieved from http://www.gowellonline.com

2015

Journal - Research Article

Curl, A., & Kearns, A. (2015). Can housing improvements cure or prevent the onset of health conditions over time in deprived areas? BMC Public Health, 15(1), 1191. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-2524-5

Curl, A., & Kearns, A. (2015). Financial difficulty and mental wellbeing in an age of austerity: The experience in deprived communities. Social Policy & Society, 14(2), 217-240. doi: 10.1017/S1474746414000475

Curl, A., Kearns, A., Mason, P., Egan, M., Tannahill, C., & Ellaway, A. (2015). Physical and mental health outcomes following housing improvements: Evidence from the GoWell study. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 69(1), 12-19. doi: 10.1136/jech-2014-204064

Curl, A., Nelson, J. D., & Anable, J. (2015). Same question, different answer: A comparison of GIS-based journey time accessibility with self-reported measures from the National Travel Survey in England. Computers, Environment & Urban Systems, 49, 86-97. doi: 10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2013.10.006

Curl, A., Thompson, C. W., & Aspinall, P. (2015). The effectiveness of 'shared space' residential street interventions on self-reported activity levels and quality of life for older people. Landscape & Urban Planning, 139, 117-125. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2015.02.019

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Pangbourne, K., Lucas, K., & Curl, A. (2015). Transport Geography Research Group at the 2014 RGS-IBG conference. Journal of Transport Geography, 42, 191-192. doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2014.10.007

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Curl, A. (2015). Briefing paper 24: Health effects of housing improvements. Glasgow, UK: GoWell. 16p. Retrieved from http://www.gowellonline.com

2014

Journal - Research Article

Thompson, C. W., Curl, A., Aspinall, P., Alves, S., & Zuin, A. (2014). Do changes to the local street environment alter behaviour and quality of life of older adults? The 'DIY Streets' intervention. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(13), 1059-1065. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091718

Journal - Research Other

Curl, A., & Davison, L. (2014). Transport Geography: Perspectives upon entering an accomplished research sub-discipline. Journal of Transport Geography, 38, 100-105. doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2014.05.018

Davison, L., & Curl, A. (2014). A transport and health geography perspective on walking and cycling. Journal of Transport & Health, 1(4), 341-345. doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2014.09.001

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Trevisan, F., Curl, A., Kearns, A., & Ellaway, A. (2014). The recession, austerity measures and health. Glasgow, UK: GoWell. 8p. Retrieved from http://www.gowellonline.com

2013

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Curl, A., & Kearns, A. (2013). Financial stress and mental wellbeing in an age of austerity: Evidence from the GoWell surveys 2006-2011. Glasgow, UK: GoWell. 72p. Retrieved from http://www.gowellonline.com

2012

Journal - Research Other

Curl, A., Nelson, J., & Anable, J. (2012). Does accessibility planning address what matters? A response to Derek Halden by Curl, Nelson and Anable. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 3, 84. doi: 10.1016/j.rtbm.2012.04.003

2011

Journal - Research Article

Curl, A., Nelson, J. D., & Anable, J. (2011). Does accessibility planning address what matters? A review of current practice and practitioner perspectives. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 2, 3-11. doi: 10.1016/j.rtbm.2011.07.001