Why is it so hard for women and children to get out of the car and onto bikes, scooters and their own two feet? Jan Garrard and Hulya Gilbert are two researchers with a few answers. And some solutions to the problem.

<p>Why is it so hard for women and children to get out of the car and onto bikes, scooters and their own two feet? Jan Garrard and Hulya Gilbert are two researchers with a few answers. And some solutions to the problem.</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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