Many transport planners now aim to improve the way children can move around in cities and suburbs. Matthew Root is CEO of Flyt Consulting and brought two of his own small children into his research, listening in to their experience as they ride around Perth in his cargo bike. 

<p>Many transport planners now aim to improve the way children can move around in cities and suburbs. Matthew Root is CEO of Flyt Consulting and brought two of his own small children into his research, listening in to their experience as they ride around Perth in his cargo bike.&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>

Advertisement