‘As @fietsprofessor told visiting Aus group, it’s important to fight for the human side of our cities. If children can cycle (and walk) it means an egalitarian society and autonomy; makes kids’ and adults’ lives happier and easier.”
Making Melbourne transport more fun & equitable: on this week’s program Chris speaks to Penelope Bennett about her recent European trip, including the Study Tour Transport innovation in the Netherlands.
Penelope talks about creating a more joyful image for cycling, especially riding for transport, infrastructure for different abilities, creating opportunities for mix mode transport, translating European cycling innovations for an Australian context and what future vision we really want for Melbourne, is it unhappy mega-road dominance or should our decision-makers consider more transport independence for children?
Cycling news includes the (now) hexed stage nine in Le Tour, La Course, Giro Rosa and a badly planned four year closure on part of the Federation Trail in Altona North due to West Gate Tunnel works
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