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Latest WATAG newsletter

Posted on October 17, 2022 by WATAG

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Crossing Blackburn Rd should be safe!

Posted on September 18, 2022 by WATAG

This section of State Highway in suburban Melbourne is 1.4km without a safe crossing. This forces parents with young children, elderly people, walkers and cyclists to cross the road at midway points without guidance. No other State Highways in this … Continue reading →

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Busted: 5 myths about 30km/h speed limits in Australia

Posted on August 25, 2022 by WATAG

From Matthew McLaughlin -The Conversation Introducing 30km/h limits is one of a suite of measures available to governments to bring about six compelling co-benefits to society: road safety, physical activity, air quality, liveability, equity and economic benefits. All Australian states … Continue reading →

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UK: GPs to prescribe walking and cycling to improve health

Posted on August 25, 2022 by WATAG

Source – BBC News Three Yorkshire cities are among 11 places where doctors are to start prescribing walking and cycling to boost mental and physical health. The new Gear Change Plan pilots would be “hugely beneficial” to overall mental and … Continue reading →

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Latest WATAG newsletter

Posted on August 15, 2022 by WATAG

Click here to view the August 2022 Active Whitehorse News If Noah was loading up his ark today. Welcome and Thanks Give a nudge? Or make a difference? Sip’n’Nibble and Chat too Walkability Things we like: Walk-friendly city centres The … Continue reading →

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