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Category Archives: Health
Happiest Children
Why are Dutch children the HAPPIEST and healthiest on earth? Around 75% of 12 – 16 year old Dutch children ride to school. C’mon Australian parents … stop driving your kids to school and let them be healthier and happier … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Children, Cycling, Health, Motor cars, trucks, Safety
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Good for Busine$$
The $$ benefits of walking and cycling friendly streets This report explores the economic benefits of making streets more walking and cycling friendly. It looks at case studies from around the world showing that catering for pedestrians and cyclists provides … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Children, Cycling, Health, Public transport, Safety, Walking
Tagged Box Hill, Me;bourne, Vic Govt.
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Building the Cycling City
The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality This book, Building the Cycling City, should be compulsory reading for all Australian urban planners and city councillors. It’s about much more than just cycling – it’s about how the Dutch blueprint for Active … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Children, Cycling, Disability, Hazards, Health, Motor cars, trucks, Public transport, Safety, Walking
Tagged Box Hill, Melbourne City, Netherlands, Whitehorse
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How liveable is Melbourne really?
New livability report settles the score A new report measuring Melbourne’s liveability progress calls for a redistribution of employment across the city to reduce commute times, ease traffic congestion and encourage more physical activity. Read the findings of the Liveability … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Cycling, Health, Motor cars, trucks, Public transport, Walking
Tagged Me;bourne
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Are your parklands safe?
Parkland along the Koonung Creek is endangered. If North East Link goes ahead, the proposed Eastern Freeway widening may have a disastrous impact on the parkland and shared paths beside the Koonung Creek between Bulleen Rd and Springvale Rd. It … Continue reading
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