Local government may seem to be the key to getting things done. But convincing a disparate collection of councillors to support an active transport agenda can be tricky. Helen Donovan is an Adelaide City Councillor and Director of Walking SA. 

Local government may seem to be the key to getting things done. But convincing a disparate collection of councillors to support an active transport agenda can be tricky. Helen Donovan is an Adelaide City Councillor and Director of Walking SA.&nbsp;

There are so many, many reasons for us to step away from the car and into healthier, stronger, safer communities. So how can we make that happen? Think bikes, fun, kids, public transport, walking, good planning, smart campaigns. This 30-part series presents the stories and the research that help show the way on Active Transport. Dip in or listen to them all to trace 5 years of some of the best thinking presented at Australian Walking and Cycling Conferences. The Radio Adelaide producers Nicky Page and Sarah Martin would like to acknowledge the support of the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust and their vision to create connected, equitable and generous communities.

There are so many, many reasons for us to step away from the car and into healthier, stronger, safer communities. So how can we make that happen? Think bikes, fun, kids, public transport, walking, good planning, smart campaigns. This 30-part series presents the stories and the research that help show the way on Active Transport. Dip in or listen to them all to trace 5 years of some of the best thinking presented at Australian Walking and Cycling Conferences. The Radio Adelaide producers Nicky Page and Sarah Martin would like to acknowledge the support of the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust and their vision to create connected, equitable and generous communities.

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A Seat at the Table

The 2021 Australian Walking and Cycling Conference wrapped up with a panel of keynote speakers, sharing some key lessons around funding, partnerships and public health. Dr Meredith Glaser is Director of the Urban Cycling Institute at the University of Amsterdam, Dr Dr Helen Donovan is from the City of Adelaide and Director of Walking SA, and Fiona Campbell is Manager of Cycling Strategy at the City of Sydney. 

The 2021 Australian Walking and Cycling Conference wrapped up with a panel of keynote speakers, sharing some key lessons around funding, partnerships and public health. Dr Meredith Glaser is Director of the Urban Cycling Institute at the University of Amsterdam, Dr Dr Helen Donovan is from the City of Adelaide and Director of Walking SA, and Fiona Campbell is Manager of Cycling Strategy at the City of Sydney.&nbsp;

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E-bike and e-scooter hire is a growing business in cities and suburbs. Are people stepping away from the car to use them? More importantly how do we ensure that micro mobility vehicles are SAFE for users and for pedestrians? Hear the views of Tom Cooper, Australia & NZ General Manager of Beam Mobility, Dr Meredith Glaser of The Urban Cycling Institute in Amsterdam, Dr Helen Donovan, Adelaide City Councillor and Walking SA Director and Fiona Campbell, Manager of Cycling Strategy at the City of Sydney.

E-bike and e-scooter hire is a growing business in cities and suburbs. Are people stepping away from the car to use them? More importantly how do we ensure that micro mobility vehicles are SAFE for users and for pedestrians? Hear the views of Tom Cooper, Australia &amp; NZ General Manager of Beam Mobility, Dr Meredith Glaser of The Urban Cycling Institute in Amsterdam, Dr Helen Donovan, Adelaide City Councillor and Walking SA Director and Fiona Campbell, Manager of Cycling Strategy at the City of Sydney.

Micro Mobility

Two new trails will open up opportunities for extended walking and cycling adventures around Adelaide and through South Australia’s world-famous wine regions, with benefits to health, community and business. Bim Lange is Mayor of the Barossa Council, Jim McLean and Dr Ian Radbone are Walking SA Board Members.

Two new trails will open up opportunities for extended walking and cycling adventures around Adelaide and through South Australia&rsquo;s world-famous wine regions, with benefits to health, community and business. Bim Lange is Mayor of the Barossa Council, Jim McLean and Dr Ian Radbone are Walking SA Board Members.

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