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?

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300,000 Streets - Regen Melbourne
300,000 Streets - Regen Melbourne

What would it look like if streets better supported the surrounding communities? This is the question that Regen Melbourne is asking, having launched a new mission called 300,000 Streets. 

Safer, Greener, More Liveable Streets – Your Council Needs to Hear from You
Safer, Greener, More Liveable Streets – Your Council Needs to Hear from You

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.

Streets Ahead: how our election campaign put walking and cycling on the federal agenda
Streets Ahead: how our election campaign put walking and cycling on the federal agenda

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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