That’s the ambitious goal of mechanical engineer Andrew van den Berg. He works on car design and has seen them become “softer” on impact for bodies. But it takes a systems approach, involving the whole team at the Centre for Automotive Research of Adelaide University. 

<p>That&rsquo;s the ambitious goal of mechanical engineer Andrew van den Berg. He works on car design and has seen them become &ldquo;softer&rdquo; on impact for bodies. But it takes a systems approach, involving the whole team at the Centre for Automotive Research of Adelaide University.&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>

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