Category Archives: Sustainable development

Transport is a moving experience.

Posted on April 8, 2020 by WATAG

Can our current situation and experiences lead to positive changes? Published on March 30, 2020 – LinkedIn by Penelope Bennett Senior Precinct Access Planner at Suburban Rail Loop Authority In the current Coronavirus situation, there have been numerous articles about … Continue reading →

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Active Transport – how can you play a part

Posted on February 10, 2020 by WATAG

Read the latest “Active Whitehorse News” click here Check out what it is that makes a great city and how to give one a makeover, living longer, walkable cities are better economically, car addiction, Zero road toll, Fat cyclists, NEL … Continue reading →

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For a longer life get moving, even just a little a bit

Posted on September 7, 2019 by WATAG

“Take the stairs rather than escalators. Use your bike if possible for transportation. Sit less, move more and move often.” Ulf Ekeland, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Men and women who move around throughout the day, even if they just … Continue reading →

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Whitehorse Budget Blues

Posted on May 20, 2019 by WATAG

Inequitable budget needs changing Whitehorse Council draft budget for 2019-2020 was published in April 18% of the population involved in structured club/sport will receive a massive 97% of the recreation related budget. The 82% who walk and ride for exercise, … Continue reading →

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Active Whitehorse News

Posted on February 2, 2019 by WATAG

Active Whitehorse News January/February 2019 is now online. Here’s a sample: And more highlights from this edition are: Some Thoughts on Infrastructure Why is it Unsafe to be a Pedestrian A Walking and Cycling Mecca? Wombat crossings North East Link … Continue reading →

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