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. 

<p>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;</p>

There are so many, many reasons to step away from the car and into healthier, stronger, safer communities. Think bikes, fun, kids, public transport, walking, good planning, smart campaigns. These stories and research help show the way on Active Transport. They trace 7 years of some of the best thinking presented at Australian Walking and Cycling Conferences. The Radio Adelaide producers Nicky Page, Suzanne Reece and Sarah Martin acknowledge the support of the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust and their vision to create connected, equitable and generous communities.

<p>There are so many, many reasons to step away from the car and into healthier, stronger, safer communities. Think bikes, fun, kids, public transport, walking, good planning, smart campaigns. These stories and research help show the way on Active Transport. They trace 7 years of some of the best thinking presented at Australian Walking and Cycling Conferences. The Radio Adelaide producers Nicky Page, Suzanne Reece and Sarah Martin acknowledge the support of the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust and their vision to create connected, equitable and generous communities.</p>

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