Australian Vision for Active Transport
This nine point plan offers a national approach to boost participation in walking, cycling and public transport.
The Australian Local Government Association, Bus Industry Condederation, Cycling Promotion fund, National Heart Foundation of Australia, and International Association of Public Transport are calling on the Australian Government to:
- develop an integrated national active transport strategy that embraces policy and planning for the major components of walking, cycling, and public transport
- develop clear and realistic targets for active transport and physical activity outcomes
- provide local government authorities with substantial, sustained and targeted funding for active transport
- support the development and widespread application of Healthy Spaces and Places planning principles
- encourage active domestic tourism by funding more regional projects, such as rail trils, cycle routes and hiking tacks
- promote safe environment walking, cycling and public transport environments and review jurisdictional apporaches to the legislative protection of vulnerable road uses
- fund social marketing progams to promote the benefits of walking cycling for people of all ages
- support cycle training and pedestrian education in schools
- provide incentives for employers to encourage employees to walk, cycle or take public transport to work.
Active travel summit
Australia faces the parallel emerging crises of congested cities, a growing and ageing population and the impacts this has on demand for essential services and living space, climate change and future energy challenges.
The Emerging Crises Summit was held on 6 July 2011 at Parliament House in Canberra. The forum discussed policy options and solutions that can be provided through transport and how we move people today and in the future.
The Heart Foundation was a key partner together with the Australian Local Government Association, Bus Industry Confederation, Cycling Promotion Fund, the Australasian Railway Association, the International Association of Public Transport and the Australian Conservation Foundation in delivering this successful summit.
Communique - Key Asks
Transport User Survey
Joint Media Release
Heart Foundation Media Release