Advocating for walking

Australian Walking and Cycling Conference 2026 – The Path of Least Resistance

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Bringing together leaders from government, industry and academia, the conference will showcase practical insights, emerging trends and proven approaches to creating places where more people can walk, ride and thrive.

Featured keynote speakers:
⭐ Professor Ian Walker
⭐ Prue Oswin
⭐ Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore AO, in partnership with Fiona Campbell
⭐ Terry Lee-Williams

📅 15-16 October 2026

A big thank you to all our sponsors for their continued support in making this premier active transport event possible.

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Submission on the Rundle Street Movement Study

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Walking SA commends the Department for Infrastructure and Transport for placing emphasis on movement data and user needs in shaping improvements for Rundle Street, Kent Town. We urge that this study results in outcomes that prioritise pedestrian safety and comfort, creates an inclusive and attractive public realm, and supports sustainable and healthy transport choices for residents, workers, students and visitors alike.

As the proposed interventions are presented at a high level, our response focuses on overarching principles and pedestrian-focused priorities:

  1. Support for Pedestrian Priority and Safety Improvements
    • Prioritise safe, legible and frequent crossing opportunities aligned with actual pedestrian desire lines.
    • Reduce vehicle speeds to improve safety and comfort for walkers of all ages and abilities.
    • Minimise the severance effects created by high traffic volumes, making the street feel more human-scaled and welcoming.
    • Improve accessibility for people with disability, older adults, children, and those using mobility aids or prams.
  2. Specific Pedestrian-Focused Recommendations
  3. Supporting Active Transport and Integration
  4. Parking and Movement Trade-offs
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Outdoor First Aid Course – South Australia Only!

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Survive First Aid is running an adapted version of ‘Basic First Aid’ which is designed for those who live, work, or adventure in outdoor environments where definitive care (Medical Centre/Hospital) can be reached within one hour and where access and communication are easily obtained.

Sunday, 14th September | 8am–5pm
Belair National Park Volunteer Centre

This course is being exclusively offered to those who spend time in outdoor environments, including:

  • Weekend Adventurers – bushwalkers, mountain bikers, paddlers, climbers etc.
  • Outdoor educators, guides & facilitators
  • School & uni students (16+) studying Outdoor Education
  • Rangers, researchers, & conservationists
  • Nature-based social workers, therapists & practitioners
  • First responders working in semi-urban, metro-fringe or regional areas.

The learning is focused on:

  • Prompt care in outdoor settings, using available supplies.
  • Responding effectively where access to medical help is available within 1 hour.
  • Practising outdoor-specific scenarios that reflect real-world incidents.
  • Communicating with emergency services and delivering concise handovers.
  • Managing injuries in environments with variable weather, terrain, and equipment.

Nationally recognised:

  • HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

Course Cost

$195 per person

Discounted by $30 ($165 per person course cost) for:

  • Walking SA members
  • NBONSA-Nature Based Outdoor Network of South Australia
  • OEASA – Outdoor Educators’ Association of South Australia
  • AusCycling – SA Clubs and Community
  • part-time students (16+ years old).

Discounted by $50 for full-time students (16+ years old) – $145 per person course cost.

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Survive First Aid are also running Remote Area and Wilderness First Aid Courses.

Feeling climate anxiety?

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So, the year has been hectic so far – the slow motion destruction of the ongoing algal bloom in our coastal waters and a sharp drought turning our country brown.

What can we do to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our planet moving forward?

Firstly – Get outdoors, walk that dog, make that club walk, do the trail catch-up with friends, have that family picnic. It’s important to stay connected to the earth, be as healthy as possible and to keep moving.

Secondly – if you feel the need to take action, do so. Acting locally can make a big impact so attend planting days, get involved in community groups, bushwalking groups, and conservation projects, or write a letter to your local or Federal MP and express your concerns. Together we can make some noise to ensure future policy and programs are considered through informed environmental perspectives.

Thirdly – choose when and how you engage with the news. Choosing one or two issues that mean the most to you can help you stay involved without getting overwhelmed. You do not have to be up to date with every bleak news item or revelation. It is important we consider our zone of influence, that is what we can do, and resist feelings of powerlessness through engaging in too much sensationalist doom scrolling.

Fourthly – if you are feeling impacted, speak up. You are not alone in feeling this crisis – it’s affecting everyone, of all ages. Talk to loved ones and friends, and consult your GP or a mental health professional.

Finally – consider what you can do to tread lightly on your patch of the planet. Reach out to your council, local friends group or Conservation SA for ideas.

Be Here Now – Ram Dass

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Which side of the Trail should I walk on?

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Which side of the Trail should I walk on?Which side do we walk on? In this era of Adelaide and other regions becoming increasingly busy with other trail users, it is worth considering when to stay left and when not to.

On most walking trails, shared use bikeways, trails and footpaths, the expectation is all trail users stick to the left (the local road rules), heeding to the most vulnerable trail users, with a caveat to give horses extra grace so as not to startle. However, this is not always the case, sometimes safety dictates other strategies need to be implemented:

  1. When you have to walk on the road… Were you taught at school that if there’s no footpath to walk on, you should walk facing the on-coming traffic? So, while motorists drive on the left side of the road, people, while walking on roads (and footpaths adjacent to roads) should walk on the right side. That way they can see the car coming and step aside if need be. You may also feel more secure if you can see a car coming than if it is coming from behind you.

    Perhaps you weren’t taught it at school, because more often than not, people walk on the left-hand side of the road. This even applies to road running groups, who take to the roads around dawn. If this applies to you, try walking facing the on-coming traffic.

  2. Face to face on a narrow trail with a cyclist… our trails are often shared with mtb riders. While we, as the most vulnerable trail user, technically have right of way, they still need to get by. Give them a wide berth and let them pass. If safe, keep left, if it is a narrow trail with a drop off, walkers take the uphill side and let the rider go past.

In other countries… get the lay of the land and ask a local walking club or organisation about good trail etiquette when walking in other places, but remember, always stay safe. If they drive on the right, they walk on the right on most trails, but as stated above, it’s different when we have to walk the roads and their footpaths.

Submission on the State Public Transport Strategy

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Walking SA and the Heart Foundation welcome the opportunity to provide a shared submission to the  Government of South Australia’s consultation on developing South Australia’s Public Transport Strategy (PT Strategy).  

We collectively believe the PT Strategy is an important opportunity to align transport investment with outcomes in public health, equity, climate resilience, and liveability. Our submission outlines how public  and active transport can be mutually reinforced and how strengthening both is essential to a successful,  sustainable and healthier South Australia. 

About Walking SA and the Heart Foundation

Walking SA’s vision is for a world-class, walkable South Australia, where cities and communities are  designed to encourage more people to walk more often. The Heart Foundation’s Health for Every Heart 25-year vision is that heart health will be achievable by everyone in Australia by 2050. Key to achieving  these goals is to create environments and systems that enable and empower healthy behaviours. The  Heart Foundation advocates for more walkable urban areas and local neighbourhoods across the country,  for both transport and recreation purposes to support people increasing their levels of physical activity. 

Both Walking SA and the Heart Foundation support Preventive Health SA’s South Australian Walking  Strategy 2022-2032, which shares the vision of more people walking more often; all ages; all abilities. 

As outlined in the SA Walking Strategy (and referenced below), we hope that the PT Strategy has a strong  emphasis on integrating walking and cycling connections to make public transport more accessible and  appealing. 

“Most South Australians access public transport by walking, and therefore bus, train and tram  stops need to connect to high-quality walking routes and environments. This will enable better  access to employment, education, health services and cultural and sport facilities regardless of car  ownership. More people choose to walk when everyday destinations are connected, and this  needs to be reflected in planning.  

Walking networks that incorporate shade, that are safe and have convenient road crossings and  direct paths to stops and stations will encourage more people to catch public transport.” (Page 12) 

Why public transport is important to us

Walking and public transport are mutually supportive and work together to create healthy, active, and  connected communities. Most public transport journeys begin and end with a walk, making walkability  essential to a transport system that works for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. 

To create places where people can live, work and thrive, we need both walkable environments and  reliable, accessible public transport. Walking is not just a ‘nice to have’, it’s a vital part of every transport chain. It links people to services, opportunities, and social connection, supporting both physical and mental  wellbeing. 

Public transport extends the reach of walking, enabling people to travel further while remaining physically  active. Together, walking and public transport create more equitable access to daily destinations,  especially for those without access to private vehicles. 

When we invest in walkable neighbourhoods and effective public transport networks, we are investing in  better health, lower emissions, less congestion and more liveable communities. 

Walking to and from public transport not only supports healthier lifestyles but also reduces the burden on  the SA Government’s health budget. The NSW Government’s Active Transport Health Model found that  every kilometre walked to/from public transport provided $4.88 in economic health benefits to the State.1  This does not include other economic benefits such as reduced pollution, traffic congestion, parking infrastructure costs and climate impact. 

There is strong evidence that a good public transport system promotes healthy lifestyles by encouraging  people to walk. Studies have found a positive relationship between the presence and density of public  transport stops and walking across all ages. 2,3,4 Research shows that: 

  • those living closer to bus stops and train stations on a comprehensively networked and frequent  public transport service have reduced risk of overweight, obesity and the associated non communicable diseases including heart disease.5 Adults living in areas with a higher density of  public transport stops were more likely to walk; be physically active (particularly moderate to  vigorous); and engage in active travel. Older adults in these areas were also found to engage in  more walking, bike riding and wheeling. 6

Public transport also helps to connect people regardless of car ownership and can help to support social  connections.7 Loneliness in older adults increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and early  death.8

Recommendations

Noting that this stage of the consultation is focused on ideas generation for the PT Strategy, Walking SA  and the Heart Foundation put forward the following seven recommendations for the Department of  Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) to consider in the development of the strategy.

1. Significantly increase investment in a high-quality public transport network

To support sustainable and inclusive growth, Adelaide requires a public transport system that is user friendly, fast, affordable, and reliable and one that is seamlessly integrated into the planning and design of  all new or upgraded road projects and major developments.  

South Australia still has a considerable journey ahead to realise this vision. Too often, road and  intersection upgrades are focused solely on improving traffic flow, and even along designated public  transport routes, provisions to prioritise frequent and accessible buses are overlooked. 

From an infrastructure perspective, we support the investigation and planning of an underground city rail  loop as a transformative long-term project as recommended in South Australia’s 20-year State  Infrastructure Strategy. This would increase network efficiency, unlock high-density development potential  along the rail corridors and associated stations, and deliver much-needed capacity and resilience to  Adelaide’s public transport network. 

Further, there is in principle support for the Inner Metropolitan Public Transport Network vision developed  by the Transport Action Network (TAN). This includes the proposed ADL Metro Tunnel connecting north south rail lines through the Adelaide CBD, tram network extensions consistent with the 2016 AdeLink  study, rapid bus priority lanes on key strategic corridors, and the development of a rapid orbital route. More  details on this can be found on the following video and document prepared by TAN. 

— Inner Metropolitan Public Transport Network 

— 2024-10-03-Inner-Metropolitan-Public-Transport-Network.pdf 

We hope to see a similarly ambitious and forward-looking vision reflected in DIT’s long-awaited PT  Strategy.

2. Make public transport more affordable to more people

We support the call for 50 cent fares for all users, following the Queensland Government’s subsidies for  public transport users. This is a bold and effective way to increase public transport ridership, address cost  of living pressures, and reduce transport disadvantage. 

We also commend the SA Government for their recent $10 Student MetroCARD 28-day pass initiative that  improves affordability for young people and families. 

More affordable public transport for all age groups would go a long way to: 

  • enhance equity and reduce household transport costs
  • support independent mobility for children, adolescents, and older people
  • encourage lifelong public transport and associated walking habits
  • reduce congestion from school drop-offs.

3. Improve walking and bike riding access to public transport

We encourage DIT to proactively identify and pursue opportunities to partner with local government on  initiatives that improve walking and cycling access to public transport. These initiatives should include the  provision of: 

  • safe, continuous footpaths and high-quality bicycle facilities.
  • clear and consistent wayfinding signage.
  • safe and convenient road crossing points.
  • infrastructure such as seating, shelter, tree canopy, and lighting at stops and stations.

In addition, we encourage DIT to go beyond simply ensuring that bus stops meet accessibility standards. It  is essential that safe crossing points are provided on all main roads with bus stops. The lack of safe crossing options often acts as a significant barrier to accessing public transport services, especially  disadvantaging children and older adults. 

Designing public transport stops and stations to include green space, seating, and community areas can  significantly enhance the urban environment. These features not only encourage walking and social  interaction, which both support improved heart health, but also help create welcoming, shaded and  comfortable spaces. In the context of climate change, tree canopies, shelter and green infrastructure are  especially important for providing relief on hotter and inclement weather days, making public transport  more accessible and appealing year-round.

4. Improve integration with the SA Walking Strategy and urban design for health

As highlighted in the SA Walking Strategy, most people access public transport by walking. Therefore, it is  essential that transit stops are connected to high-quality walking environments that are also accessible for  people with disability requiring use of mobility aids. This connection significantly enhances access to  employment, healthcare, education, and recreational opportunities, regardless of car ownership. 

We recommend that this strategy be aligned with the SA Walking Strategy, local active transport plans, and  the state’s forthcoming cycling strategy. 

In addition, we advocate for the integration of dense, mixed-use development and healthy food retail  adjacent or near key interchanges and train stations. When these spaces are designed with active street  frontages and access to healthy food, they not only support local economic activity but also improve health,  safety, accessibility, and the overall walkability of the surrounding area whilst encouraging people to use  public transport. 

Planning to future-proof the public transport network while also responding to the climate emergency  should be a core component of the PT Strategy. We recommend the following be considered as part of its  development: 

  • electrifying or implementing other low-emission bus fleets, especially in dense urban corridors  where exposure to air pollution has significant public health impacts
  • designing climate-adapted stops with shade and access to fresh drinking water
  • incorporating green infrastructure around key stations, stops and interchanges to reduce heat  stress, improve comfort, support biodiversity and contribute to the target of 30% urban tree canopy  across (Urban Greening Strategy for Metropolitan Adelaide)

5. Measurable targets

To ensure accountability and impact, the PT Strategy should include clear performance targets. These  should cover, but not be limited to: 

  • mode shift to public and active transport
  • access to frequent services (at least every 10 to 15 minutes)
  • reduction in transport-related emissions
  • improvements in accessibility for disadvantaged communities.

Clear targets will drive outcomes aligned with the South Australian Government’s broader ambitions on  health, liveability, and climate resilience. 

Conclusion

Public transport is a public health intervention. A robust, affordable, and integrated public transport system,  supported by walkable neighbourhoods and active transport infrastructure, can help address chronic  disease, social isolation, transport disadvantage, and climate vulnerability.

Walking SA and the Heart Foundation strongly encourage a strategy that is focused on people,  accessibility, inclusion, and community wellbeing. We encourage the SA State Government to take this  opportunity to collaborate across sectors to transform how South Australians move and live, now and into  the future. 

Yours Sincerely 

Daniel Bennett, FRLA
Walking SA Chair

Claire Gardner
General Manager SA
Heart Foundation

Footnotes

  1. NSW Health, NSW Active Transport Health Model Reference Outcome Values, User Guide vol.1, https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/urbanhealth/Publications/active-transport-model-guide.pdf
  2. Timperio, A., et al., Personal, family, social, and environmental correlates of active commuting to school. Am J Prev Med, 2006. 30(1): p. 45-51.
  3. McCormack, G.R., B. Giles-Corti, and M. Bulsara, The relationship between destination proximity, destination mix and physical activity behaviors. Prev Med, 2008. 46(1): p. 33-40.
  4. Besser, L.M. and A.L. Dannenberg, Walking to public transit: steps to help meet physical activity recommendations. Am J Prev Med, 2005. 29(4): p. 273-280.
  5. Sallis J, Cerin E, Kerr J, et al. Built Environment, Physical Activity, and Obesity: Findings from the International Physical Activity and Environment Network (IPEN) Adult Study. Annual Review of Public Health. 2020;41:119-139, and Giles-Corti B, Hooper P, Foster S, Koohsari MJ, Francis J. Evidence review Low density development: Impacts on physical activity and associated health outcomes. September 2014 2014.
  6. Cerin E, Nathan A, van Cauwenberg J, Barnett DW, Barnett A. The neighbourhood physical environment and active travel in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2017;14(1):15, and Zapata-Diomedi B, Veerman JL. The association between built environment features and physical activity in the Australian context: a synthesis of the literature. BMC Public Health. 2016;16:484. See also Sallis, Cerin, Kerr et al, above.
  7. Currie, G., et al., Investigating links between transport disadvantage, social exclusion and well-being in Melbourne—Preliminary results. Transp Policy (Oxf), 2009. 16(3): p. 97-105.
  8. Donovan NJ, Blazer D. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Review and Commentary of a National Academies Report. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2020 Dec;28(12):1233-1244

Imagining an Inner Metropolitan Public Transport Network

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Phase 3 Tram Expansion – Holistic Network: a Tram/Light Rail Network at 2050How do we solve a problem like congestion? Have you ever been tempted to leave the car and traffic behind and try public transport in Adelaide, only to find you can’t get where you need to be?

What about a real contest of ideas?

See the groundbreaking work from the Transport Action Network that have re-imagined our transport options to deliver a holistic public transport network by 2050. Contribute your ideas and let’s get moving…

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Walking SA has a say on the Gawler Growth Framework

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The Town of Gawler has produced a Gawler Growth Framework and the associated Gawler Integrated Transport Strategy 2046.

We made a submission to the Council:

  • Most exciting from a walking perspective would be the construction of a shared path on the old railway alignment to Roseworthy, especially given the development of new suburbs south of Roseworthy. Rail trails are popular with residents looking for opportunities to walk beyond the town boundaries, just for exercise and recreation.
  • We encouraged the council to consider ways to relieve traffic pressure on Murray Street to allow for safer and better walking. We’re dissapointed in the measures taken following a the death of a pedestrian on Murray Street, and encourage more measures like reducing speeds and removing slip lanes.
  • We believe that adopting walkability as an omnipresent yardstick in the future development of the town is the most effective means of creating a healthy, happy and prosperous community.
Read our full submission

Results of the 2023 Risky Walks survey

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The vast majority of serious pedestrian crashes occur in places where there is no dedicated crossing, prompting RAA and Walking SA to remind pedestrians and drivers to share the road safely this festival season.

RAA analysis of 2018-2022 crash data has revealed that 85% of serious and fatal pedestrian crashes occurred at locations where there was no designated crossing facility such as traffic signals or a pedestrian crossing.

It comes as a recent survey from RAA and Walking SA found the most commonly raised concerns by pedestrians were safety and infrastructure related, including:

  • A lack of footpaths
  • Uneven surfaces
  • A lack of safe places to cross the road

Commonly raised locations in need of improved infrastructure included Adelphi Terrace, Glenelg; Swamp Road, Uraidla; Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide; and Port Road, between James Congdon Drive and West Terrace.

RAA Senior Traffic Engineer Matt Vertudaches said 19 pedestrians lost their lives on SA roads in 2023 – the second worst year for pedestrian fatalities since the introduction of 50km/hr default urban speed limit in 2003.

“We want to encourage as many people as possible to embrace walking and active transport during events like the Adelaide Fringe, Adelaide Festival and WOMAD, but there is a responsibility on drivers and pedestrians alike to use the road safely,” Mr Vertudaches said.

“Last year was the worst year on our roads for vulnerable road users in a quarter of a century, so we all need to be aware of the risks that come with more people moving around busy streets.

“The feedback we’ve received from pedestrians tells us safe crossing locations and footpaths are the most important factors in helping them feel safe when they’re walking for travel or recreation.

“This concern is backed up by crash data – more than 360 pedestrians were either seriously injured on lost their lives on South Australian roads between 2018-2022.

“With our streets set to be bustling over this period, we’re encouraging pedestrians to use designated crossings wherever possible, and reminding drivers to be extra careful when driving through the city.

“Motorists should remember their responsibilities to give way to pedestrians when turning left and right, and when leaving a property or carpark.”

The 2018-2022 crash data also shows more than 50% of pedestrian fatalities occur at night, indicating the greater risk to vulnerable road users when visibility is low.

It also shows drugs or alcohol were involved in 39 per cent of pedestrian fatalities – up from the 33 per cent average across all road user deaths.

Walking SA Executive Director Sharon Kelsey said the survey findings would inform future advocacy priorities.

“Our South Australian community have been keen contributors to this survey and their ongoing support means we can continue to identify hot spots that might otherwise dissuade walking,” Ms Kelsey said.

“Walking has numerous health, wellbeing and social benefits – a safe network of streets and trails means we can all enjoy the great outdoors.

“This helps our neighbourhoods, our city centre and our regional areas thrive – foot traffic is the best traffic!”

Walking SA interviewed for Guardian article on Australians lacking hiking skills

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Walking SA’s Chair, Rod Quintrell, was interviewed for a Guardian article about Australians lacking hiking skills.

“Can’t read a map or use a first aid kit: Australians lack hiking skills, survey shows.
The nation’s outdoorsy reputation may not be fully deserved, according to the AllTrails app study, with many too scared to go on walks.”

Article link: theguardian.com

“It is about confidence to deal with the environment,” Rod Quintrell, chair of Walking South Australia said. “And how do we build confidence? With a little bit of planning.”

“People should respect the outdoors but shouldn’t necessarily be scared.”

“They should also endeavour to know themselves and their fitness and their ability.”

“People will fail to plan, they will go in the wrong footwear, the wrong clothing, with no water, at the wrong time a year, unaware that the track to the waterfall for example is really steep down … They overestimate their ability and underestimate the trail.”

Assess the weather, as well as a trail’s terrain, distance and steepness to ensure its difficulty will not surpass your capabilities.

Read the Guardian article.

Is walking risky? Tell RAA about your walking habits in the Risky Walks survey

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Our inaugural 2023 Risky Walks survey is now closed. View the results.

Have your say on the walks around your way in the RAA and Walking SA Risky Walks Survey.

Often when people think of exercise, they think of puffing away on a treadmill or lifting weights until their muscles give out.

We forget walking is a great choice, and an option many of us take for granted every day. Studies have shown that walking can reduce the risk of illness, such as heart disease and diabetes, and it’s low impact so a great activity for those with painful joints. On top of that, it’s fantastic opportunity to reap the benefits of “green” exercise – fresh air, blue sky and being in nature. Not only that – it’s good for the environment. Now with milder weather and sunnier days, October is the perfect month to Step into Spring.

At RAA, they’ve been thinking about South Australians walking habits. Could they be walking more? Do they have safety concerns? Are the footpaths not up to standard?

RAA’s Senior Traffic Engineer Matthew Vertudaches wants to know what’s stopping you from walking?

Let us know your thoughts in the RAA Risky Walks survey, created in conjunction with Walking SA. The survey closes 5pm Tuesday 7 November and by having your say, you go in the draw to win one of three $50 gift cards.

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Walking SA supports the Montgomerie Terrace Shared Use Path, Streaky Bay

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Walking SA supports the funding application for the Montgomerie Terrace Shared Use Path Project proposed by Streaky Bay Council.

We support the project’s objectives to connect and link the east and west end of Streaky Bay, to connect and provide a safe shared use path to key community facilities, and providing a better outcome for all users by separating people walking and riding bikes from the heavier tourist and agricultural traffic on Wells Street.

Specifically, the project will create a main active transport link connecting the east and west of the town, and will provide a safe route for people walking and riding bikes to and from the school.

A clearer and more identifiable shared use path with suitably marked crossing points will improve the safety of people walking and riding bikes. It will also improve active and passive surveillance on the path with lighting and the direct nature of the connection, enabling more people to use it.

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Personal Mobility Device (PMD) Use in South Australia

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Walking SA welcomes the State Government’s review of the growing role of e-scooters and other small-wheeled electrically driven vehicles. The fact that scooters and skateboards can now be motorised has profoundly accelerated their use and their impact on our local footpaths. Walking SA has not formed a view on electrically driven personal mobility devices. We continue to assert that walking is the most sustainable and easiest of all mobility in our cities and that many of the trips taken by these devices would be better if walked. However, we recognise that sometimes PMDs replace car trips and can play a role in making public transport more viable.

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Media enquiries

Sharon Kelsey, Executive Director Walking SA
sharon.kelsey@walkingsa.org.au Ph: 0457 006 620