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;

Global Lessons Local Opportunities

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.

Great Trails: Great South Australian trails

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to understanding the active transport needs of communities. Seeking ideas and feedback is key, and that can be done in many different ways. Kylie Nixon is the Australian Walking and Cycling lead for global design and business consulting firm ARUP, and Giulia Vigneroli is a Senior Urban Designer at AECOM.

There&rsquo;s no one-size-fits-all solution to understanding the active transport needs of communities. Seeking ideas and feedback is key, and that can be done in many different ways. Kylie Nixon is the Australian Walking and Cycling lead for global design and business consulting firm ARUP, and Giulia Vigneroli is a Senior Urban Designer at AECOM.

Community Consultation

The Heart Foundation’s ‘What Australia Wants’ survey has asked over 2800 people to describe what their ideal neighbourhood would look like if the priority was opportunities for healthy living and active transport. Trevor Shilton is the Director of Active Living at the Heart Foundation

The Heart Foundation&rsquo;s &lsquo;What Australia Wants&rsquo; survey has asked over 2800 people to describe what their ideal neighbourhood would look like if the priority was opportunities for healthy living and active transport. Trevor Shilton is the Director of Active Living at the Heart Foundation

A Healthy Neighbourhood

Advocacy requires ambition, and that is exactly what underpins the Safe Roads to School and 30please campaigns. Through clear messaging and an effective publicity campaign, Matthew ‘Tepi’ McLaughlin, from the University of Newcastle School of Medicine & Public Health, and Lena Huda, the woman behind 30please.org and safe-streets-to-school.org, have put their campaigns on the agenda in Newcastle and Wollongong. 

Advocacy requires ambition, and that is exactly what underpins the Safe Roads to School and 30please campaigns. Through clear messaging and an effective publicity campaign, Matthew &lsquo;Tepi&rsquo; McLaughlin, from the University of Newcastle School of Medicine &amp; Public Health, and Lena Huda, the woman behind 30please.org and safe-streets-to-school.org, have put their campaigns on the agenda in Newcastle and Wollongong.&nbsp;

30kph

NINE kilometres of pop-up separated cycleways appeared in the first round of Covid19 in Sydney. All the. plans were already in the pipeline, and the paths will become permanent. All thanks to a creative, skilled multidisciplinary team at Sydney City Council. Fiona Campbell is the council’s Manager of Cycling Strategy.

NINE kilometres of pop-up separated cycleways appeared in the first round of Covid19 in Sydney. All the. plans were already in the pipeline, and the paths will become permanent. All thanks to a creative, skilled multidisciplinary team at Sydney City Council. Fiona Campbell is the council&rsquo;s Manager of Cycling Strategy.

Council with a Plan

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. 

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;

Childs Eye View

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;

A Seat at the Table

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.

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.

Lessons from the Netherlands

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.

Step Away from the Car

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