Hi ,

It's whale migration time on the east coast of Australia. While these beautiful creatures make their yearly journey to warmer waters, we on land have our own paths to clear and improve for our daily journeys. This month we have:

• national policy feedback opportunities,
• a win for safer, slower speed in Victoria,
• tips to improve our high streets and convert car parks to public spaces and
• inspiration from the Northern Territory

*The newsletter header image was taken in Manly, NSW. 

NATIONAL

READ & WRITE - The National Urban Policy is back...

...but it's not bold enough yet. The Australian Government is reviving its National Urban Policy and is seeking feedback on the draft. We dive into how the policy could be much better, with clear recommendations. Read the recommendations and how you can provide feedback to the policy here.

VICTORIA

WIN - 30km/hr in Yarra!

The Melbourne suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood now have a 30km/h speed limit across all residential streets.  Get the background on why this change is great news for everyone using these streets, along with a report from local safe-streets advocacy group Streets Alive Yarra and a general explainer video on the importance of low vehicle speeds on residential streets - read more here. 

APPLY - Walk On, Victoria Steering Committee

Victoria's pedestrian advocacy organisation seeks volunteers for its Steering Committee, which helps lead the way for pedestrian improvements in Greater Victoria.

Tasks and responsibilities can vary, depending on individual interests and availability. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Email mailto:walkonvictoria@gmail.com, including a short paragraph about why you're interested in joining the Steering Committee.

NEW SOUTH WALES

ADVOCACY MEETING - Paving the way for better policies in NSW

Better Streets was invited to NSW Parliament House to explore how The Greens could shape policies for more inclusive, safer and environmentally-friendly streets and communities - read more here. 

READ - Reclaiming our high streets for community use

Tips and ideas from the local Marrickville community group for taking back some of the valuable public space currently given over to cars and parking to be used to create friendly vibrant space for all - read more here.

QUEENSLAND

LISTEN - 'Streets and People' podcast

Not Everyone Drives, Road Rules 360 and People & Projects are the three topics covered in a weekly podcast produced by Better Streets coalition member Get Around Cabo Carfree, and focused on transport in the outer suburbs. 

Listen and explore the podcast's back catalogue here. 

NORTHERN TERRITORY

WATCH/DANCE - Drum & Bass On The Bike

For one Saturday in May the streets of Darwin were filled with kids, families and people in Akubras riding bikes, walking and dancing. Dom Whiting - aka DJ on a Bike - was invited by NT Tourism to bring his globally-popular 'Drum & Bass On The Bike' event to Australia for the first time. Relive all the fun here.

Weekly get together

For those based in Sydney an in-person weekly get together to say hi, exchange ideas, keep track of our activities and keep motivating each other.

Wednesday - 6pm - The Strawberry Hills Hotel, 453 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills (near Central, map) upstairs (Accessible entry available.)

Thank you for your unwavering support as we continue to create better streets for all!