Where Better Streets started

Better Streets began a few years ago in London, born of a need to  bring a coalition of groups together and create faster change in the way we plan, design and share our streets. Now in Australia, Better Streets is the peak body for accelerating the adoption of safe, healthy, people-friendly, climate-friendly streets, right across the country. Our organisation is a registered charity, run by volunteers, experts, educators and advocates. Our goal is to educate, connect and empower our coalition of community groups, businesses, decision-makers and individuals to take more effective, scalable action to improve our streets.

What we're determined to achieve

Our mission is to actively advocate for governments at all levels – federal, state and local - to significantly increase funding and delivery priorities for infrastructure and initiatives that support better streets for all. We believe that these changes are not only essential for creating a more sustainable, healthy, and equitable Australia, they’re also completely achievable, through the adoption of better ideas, better conversations and better action.
We collaborate regularly with governments at all levels, providing research, education, case studies, tools, resources, community support and constructive, practical feedback. Our policy experts, planning advisors and communicators liaise with media, advocates, community groups and businesses to help shape strategies and programs that lead to Better Streets. 
Our coalition model and educational approach is 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.
Better Streets is a registered charity with the Australian Charity and Not-For-Profits Commission.
Better Streets is a registered charity with the Australian Charity and Not-For-Profits Commission.
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Board of Directors

Sara Stace

President​

​Sara Stace is a city shaper with extensive knowledge about cities, land use, and urban transport. She has worked at federal, state and local government, and the private sector for over 25 years. She is a registered Architect with a passion for creating better streets for every body. 

Sara is Treasurer of the World Cycling Alliance (not-for-profit based in Belgium), and former chair of Cycling Walking Australia New Zealand (CWANZ) comprising every state government and the NZ Government. She has written and co-authored over 20 publications including for United Nations and the Australian Government.

Sara joined Better Streets because, when when she was working for the Australian Government’s Major Cities Unit 15 years ago, she realised that the most impactful difference we could make to people’s lived daily experience is by making better, walkable streets for every community. 

Sam Reich

Vice-President & Treasurer

​Sam is a retired geologist, originally from the USA but with over 35 years in Australia. He has a long-held passion for cycling as transport, for long distance touring as well as commuting.
Sam is President of the Newcastle Cycleways Movement Inc. (the local Bicycle Users Group), is on the Steering Committee of the CycleSafe Network initiative, and sits on the City of Newcastle Cycling Strategy Working Party. He is also a committee member and representative for Rail Trails Australia.
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John McNeil

Secretary

​John retired to Sydney after 40 years as a consultant specialising in process-improvement and marketing, in the Northeast United States. He now lives in Annandale with his wife, near his daughter and grandchildren.
He has broad analytical skills including statistical analysis and Geographic Information Systems which help him in his work on Bicycle Advocacy and First Nations rights.

John has degrees in Electrical Engineering and Accounting from the University of Newcastle, and is a Certified Management Accountant (USA).