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"Cycling is a good form of door-to-door transport. It is inexpensive, non-polluting and great for health and fitness. In NSW one in every two households owns at least one bicycle.

The New South Wales Government is committed to providing a sustainable, safe and efficient transport system that balances the needs of cyclists, pedestrians, public transport passengers, motorists, motorcyclists and commercial operators..."

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PREMIERS COUNCIL ON ACTIVE LIVING

17 January 2008

The PACL newsletter contains,

Welcome to the Premier’s Council for Active Living (PCAL) Bulletin
The purpose of the bulletin is to provide people interested in promoting active living choices within NSW with relevant up-todate news and research. The monthly bulletins focus upon material applicable to the broad range of NSW agencies represented on PCAL and will be archived on the PCAL website at: http://www.pcal.nsw.gov.au/resources/monthly_bulletin.html. If you wish to receive the PCAL Bulletin please write SUBSCRIBE in the subject area and email pcal@heartfoundation.org.au.

PCAL Why Active Living Statement
NSW Deputy Premier, the Hon. John Watkins, recently launched the PCAL Why Active Living Statement at the Department of Environment and Climate Change’s ‘Clean Air, Cool Climate Forum’ on 23 November 07. Mr. Watkins spoke of the strong links between a more active community and a healthier environment, “This initiative demonstrates the health, environmental, economic and social benefits of a more active community. It will help government agencies, local councils and the private sector all create more supportive environments for people from all ages and backgrounds to choose an active lifestyle.” The Why Active living Statement contains key evidence that demonstrates, apart from the health bonus to the individual, that there are major rewards for a city’s environment and liveability when people choose to work or ride rather than drive. The PCAL Why Active Living Statement is now available on our homepage: http://www.pcal.nsw.gov.au/ or to view a PDF copy: http://www.pcal.nsw.gov.au/PDF/active_living_statement.pdf Issue 11, December 07/January 08

URLs represent primary source unless otherwise specified.
Some links may expire due to archiving by original source organisation.
Peter McCue Manager Premier’s Council for Active Living
Ph: (02) 9219 2438 I peter.mccue@heartfoundation.org.au
www.pcal.nsw.gov.au

Making Cycling Irresistible
A recent analysis of how the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany have made bicycling a safe, convenient, and a practical way to get around their cities reveals a combination of separate cycling facilities along heavily trafficked roads and traffic calming of most residential neighbourhoods to be key elements of success. Extensive cycling rights of way are also complemented by ample bike parking, full integration with public transport, education and promotional events. In addition to their many pro-bike policies and programs, each country also makes driving expensive as well as inconvenient in central cities through a host of taxes and restrictions on car ownership, use and parking. Moreover, strict land use policies foster compact, mixed-use developments that generate shorter and thus more bikeable trips. The authors conclude, it is the coordinated implementation of this multi-faceted, mutually reinforcing set of policies that best explains the success of these three countries in promoting cycling. See: http://www.policy.rutgers.edu/faculty/pucher/Irresistible.pdf

Irresistible Australian Cycling?
A Deakin University researcher has completed the largest and most comprehensive study of the motivations, supports and constraints on cycling conducted in Australia. The results highlighted that unlike in Australia where women cycle less than men, countries with high rates of cycling for transport and recreation have fewer gender differences in cycling. Australia is also considered to have an aggressive driving culture by international comparison. The author concludes a multi-pronged approach is required to encourage cycling in Australia, including; separating motorists and cyclists through improved cycling infrastructure and ‘invisible infrastructure; such as speed limits, traffic calming and public awareness campaigns to increase safe driving and cycling culture. For further information see: http://www.deakin.edu.au/news/upload/221107cyclingstudy.pdf

Gehl’s vision to reclaim Sydney’s heart
International urban design expert, Jan Gehl has proposed a range of initiatives to make Sydney’s CBD more attractive liveable and sustainable in his report Public Spaces Public Life Sydney 2007 recently submitted to the City of Sydney. The report contains a list of recommendations to help make Sydney a more vibrant, walkable and liveable city under the general headings of; A waterfront city, A green connected city, A better city for walking and cycling, A strong public transport city, A traffic calmed city, A strong city identity, An inviting streetscape, A diverse, safe and lively city. The full report and recommendations are available at: http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/3449-the-gehl-report--a-blueprint-for-greener-more-vital-connected-cbd.asp

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