Better Streets Australia

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

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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.

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Nov 3, 2025

No Thanks to The Tanks

Nov 3, 2025

New car ad tells Aussies to ‘Be More Tank’ – a kid kicks down a door, and people are encouraged to create Tank Clubs to glorify the message. It’s an aggressive ad campaign targeting children and adults. 🚫🚙 We’ve officially complained. Here’s why.

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 2, 2025

Roads Act Review

Nov 2, 2025

NSW has a once-in-a-generation chance to reshape the Roads Act — and we’re calling for bold reform to put people, safety and climate at the centre.

Better Streets and WalkSydney have been on the advisory group throughout 2025, but we’re concerned that it’s not enough to ensure transformational change. Here’s a short summary, and our submission to the current round of consultation.

Nov 2, 2025