Active transport is about creating cities and towns that encourage and support people travelling by active means. This could be cycling, walking, rollerblading etc. Active transport is a vital ingredient in creating healthy, sustainable and equitable cities.

Healthy Cities Illawarra believes that the Illawarra region needs a group committed to improving the opportunities for people to transport themselves actively in their suburbs and cities. This involves working with government, non-government, businesses and community groups to identify ways in which we can reduce our reliance on motor vehicle use and improve the urban environment so that more people are able to take active transport.

To this end Healthy Cities Illawarra has consulted with other health organizations, community groups and the bike industry and proposes establishing the ‘Illawarra Active Transport Task Force’.

Local walking and cycling groups

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