Cutting red tape and get kids moving
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Better Streets Newsletter No. 23 | February 2024
Hi ,
Around the country, after a flurry of uniform checks, bags being packed and shoes polished, kids are returning to school (and many parents are wearily cheering, 'FINALLY!'.)
In New South Wales, the school year got off to a roaring start with the announcement of the state's $10m Active Travel to School program for local councils. Better Streets is on a mission to encourage 75% of children to walk, cycle, scoot or take public transport to school - in fact, this is the first of our Five Recommendations. Ask your local council how they will make the most of the $10m. If they don't know how, ask us and we can help you! We can't lose this opportunity to build wider footpaths, safer crossings and new street trees that improve children’s safety and their independence, as well as setting up life-long benefits from healthy active-travel habits.
Here's to safer, more active - and more joyful - travel for everyone.
NATIONAL
Safe Active Streets webinar (Austroads and Department of Transport Western Australia)
The Department of Transport, WA has been working with the state’s local governments to develop, trial and evaluate ‘safe active streets’ to encourage more people to walk, wheel and ride in their communities.
The pilot program adapted local area traffic management treatments to create 30 km/h environments with unique designs created that reflect local community needs.
Registration: Webinar: Safe Active Streets
Date: Tuesday 19 March, 2024 1-2pm AEDT (online)
The Heart Foundation Active Australia Innovation Challenge
Grants worth $10,000 - $50,000 for innovative projects to get local communities across Australia more active! These Heart Foundation grants will support new, innovative programs that get more people moving in school, universities or local community groups.
Applications open Monday 5 February and close on Friday 1 March. Check out the full details, get your idea in and please share with others!
VICTORIA
Better Streets For The West is co-hosting a walking workshop for Sustainable Living Festival!
Date: Sunday 18 February
Location: 10am - Tottenham Station
Event details: link
NEW SOUTH WALES
CUTTING RED TAPE TO EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND GOVERNMENT
New rules in NSW allow local councils to create street changes without all the bureaucracy. That's a win for communities all over the state, writes Better Street President, Sara Stace. Read more 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.
Mondays - 6pm - The Strawberry Hills Hotel, 453 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills (near Central, map) upstairs (Accessible access available)
Online meet ups (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 12pm - 1pm AEST) - google link
Thank you for your unwavering support as we continue to create better streets for all!
