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What we'll do
We’ll develop an active transport strategy to encourage and support more Victorians to walk, cycle and scoot more often. This is particularly important, given that building more homes within the walkable catchments of activity centres, train stations and priority precincts will boost opportunities to walk, cycle and scoot.
We’ll continue to improve infrastructure to walk to stations, as the Level Crossing Removal Project is doing. In growth areas, we’ll deliver active transport infrastructure as communities are developing.
Why this action is important
Only about half of Victorian adults and one-third of children do the minimum daily recommended physical activity. More people enjoying regular physical activity means a healthier Victoria as we reduce the incidence of chronic diseases and obesity risk and improve cardiovascular health. Regular physical activity also helps with mental health. But we struggle to do it: we’re busy, cars are quick and convenient and public transport can be infrequent, too far away or not connected to where you need to go. We need active transport infrastructure that people want to use and that connects where they live and the places they want to go.
Active transport web
An active transport web is a safe, accessible, high-quality network enabling walking, cycling and micromobility as essential parts of the broader transport system. As we create a network of active transport webs, the number of places people can reach grows, making active transport more attractive.
Responsibility
- Department of Transport (DTP)
- Councils
Short term milestone
How we will do it
- Targeted strategy released.
- Amend planning policy framework (PPF) Clause 18 (Transport).
Leading pillar
Page last updated: 28/02/25