Better Streets Australia

Australia’s peak body for safer, healthier and more sustainable streets.

We believe Australia deserves safe, healthy, accessible, profitable and enjoyable climate-friendly streets that are welcoming for people and better for the environment. Better Streets knows exactly how to improve the streets you care about.

Our recommendations

Better Streets Australia has five key recommendations for federal, state and local governments.

Get kids active  

Set lifelong healthy habits and reduce local traffic, by enabling 75% of school children to walk, cycle, scoot, or take public transport.

Slow vehicles down 

Make local streets and shopping streets quieter and safer with 30km/h speeds.

Boost local businesses

Support local businesses by improving and expanding beautiful streetscapes that people enjoy.

Make more crossings 

Make it easy and convenient to walk by creating a connected walking network and crossings.

Provide transport choices 

Make it easy and safe to ride by building a connected, direct, and convenient cycling network.

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Our coalition members

We are building a coalition of groups, businesses and individuals for Better Streets in Australia. Our coalition model and educational approach are the most effective way to ensure decision-makers and community leaders not only understand the opportunities but are well-equipped to shape a better future for our cities and towns.

Learn more about the coalition members and how you can join here.

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