
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?
Every NSW council is reviewing its Community Strategic Plan — this is your chance to shape the future of your neighbourhood. Speak up for safer, greener, more liveable streets by sending a quick email to your council. We’ve made it easy.
Better Streets' 2025 federal election campaign garnered support from 240 candidates and over 100 organizations, advocating for a $400 million annual investment in active transport.
This movement underscores Australia's growing commitment to safer, more sustainable streets for all.
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