Kidical Mass

Children want to ride bikes to get around independently. All the research confirms this, and it is the driving goal of a growing movement called Kidical Mass.  It’s being nurtured in Adelaide by a parents group called Middleground Motherhood. Their logic and their strategy are first class and Sarah…

Are Bikeways the way to go?

Commuter cyclists love long bikeways, but NOT when they are shared with pedestrians, strollers and dogs on leads. James Laing leads Australian cycle planning at Stantec and has some of the answers to this important urban planning dilemma. 

Transport Equity

What is Equity in Transport? Turns out it’s a UN Sustainable Development Goal, and an Australian project aims to “transform planning practices towardsplanning for ALL people”. Project lead Dr Lisa Stafford from the University of Tasmania has the added expertise of getting around in a wheelchair.

The Case for Micromobility

Jerryn Zwart from Zwart Transport Planning and Shifani Sood from WSP are two urban planners calling for smarter planning for the growing number of better micromobility vehicles. Including, but not only, e-scooters and e-bikes.

Pathways to Change

Electric cars are a helpful but completely inadequate step towards reducing Australia’s carbon emissions. We need to take a step AWAY from private cars altogether. That’s the official view of the Climate Council and of the Australian Walking and Cycling Conference. Gill King specializes in faith le…

Global Lessons Local Opportunities

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…

Micro Mobility

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 Mobil…

Great Trails: Great South Australian trails

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 Boa…

Community Consultation

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 Vi…

A Healthy Neighbourhood

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