Walking and cycling

Walking, cycling and other forms of active mobility provide good exercise that can improve both physical and mental health.

Active mobility in all its forms has economic, social, environmental and health benefits including:

• Walking is accessible and generally low cost or free. 

• Cycling is among the most efficient and sustainable means of transportation.

• Every walking or cycling trip is one less car on our increasing congested roads.

• Keeping a healthy weight

• Exercise can prevent serious illness, including heart disease, asthma, diabetes and some forms of cancer

• Improved mental health - physical activity can be used to overcome, and even prevent depression and anxiety.

However, not all people have access to safe environments for walking, cycling and wheel-based mobility. 

I contributed to the Boroondara Bicycle Strategy 2022  that sets a framework to improve infrastructure and education for cyclists and pedestrians in the City of Boroondara over the next 10 years. 

When implemented, the Bicycle Strategy will deliver a network that is:

• safe

• connected

• protected

• efficient

• appealing to all ages and abilities.

The bicycle network includes off-road paths and on-road links that provide access to a range of destinations.  The network will also help make bicycle riding and walking easier and more attractive options for all residents, workers and visitors in Boroondara.

Links

• Boroondara Bicycle Strategy 2022  - City of Boroondara 

• Health benefits of cycling and walking - Sustrans.org.uk 

• Promoting walking, cycling and other forms of active mobility - World Health Organisation