Better Streets Australia
Australia’s peak body for safer, healthier and more sustainable streets.
Our recommendations
Better Streets Australia has five key recommendations for federal, state and local governments.
Get kids active Encourage 75% of children to walk, cycle, scoot, or take public transport to school everyday, setting them up for healthy habits for life.
Slow vehicles down Adopt 30km/h speeds for local residential streets, and urban centres to significantly reduce avoidable injuries and fatalities.
Boost local businesses Improve and expand beautiful streetscapes that people enjoy spending time and money in.
Make more crossings Encourage walking and improve safety with 20 new or improved crossings in each council each year.
Provide transport choices Add another 1,000 kilometres of connected safe, and direct cycle & micro-mobility routes per year.
What’s happening?
Better Streets’ grassroots federal election campaign has resulted in a $500 million commitment over ten years, proving that safe streets, school routes and everyday transport choices can win real political ground through the actions of everyday citizens.
The Walkable NSW Discussion Paper provides the foundation for the state's first-ever Walking Strategy, and community feedback is being sought. Ensure as many voices as possible are heard for a NSW that makes walking easier, safer and more accessible.
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