The Dutch are world leaders in supporting a culture of active transport within their communities. Good design principles ensure cycling and walking spaces are prioritised over cars in built up centres, with links to excellent public transport opportunities. Meredith Glaser is Director of the Urban Cycling Institute at the University of Amsterdam.

<p>The Dutch are world leaders in supporting a culture of active transport within their communities. Good design principles ensure cycling and walking spaces are prioritised over cars in built up centres, with links to excellent public transport opportunities. Meredith Glaser is Director of the Urban Cycling Institute at the University of Amsterdam.</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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