Tag: walking
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Walking School Bus Finds New Feet
I am pleased to announce that Maroondah City Council has resolved to continue the Walking School Bus program to assist in combating childhood obesity and to encourage walking.
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Maroondah Leader: Council asked to get back on board the bus
At the Maroondah Council meeting of the 6th of February I presented a petition from residents seeking a continuation of the walking school bus program. The petition and the rationale behind the Walking School Bus program was reported in the Maroondah Journal: PARENTS have lodged a petition asking Maroondah Council to review its commitment to…
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Walking School Bus Petition
At the first council meeting for 2006 I presented a petition on behalf of residents calling for the restoration of funding for Walking School Bus. I personally support the program and the aims of reducing traffic near schools and encouraging children to walk in a safe and friendly environment. Reducing the number of cars on…
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The Age: City car plan hits heavy traffic
Melbourne City Council has announced the release its draft transport strategy which will give priority to public transport and walking. As reported in The Age the strategy recommends cutting speed limits to 40 km/h in the CBD and reducing road space for private cars to make way for cyclists and pedestrians. Initiatives include: containing the…
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Achieving Transit Orientated Design
This submission was written in response to concepts discussed during the Community Reference Group meeting in September relating to the proposed redevelopment of Ringwood Station. Transit orientated design refers in part to the integration between public transport and commercial/residential/community precincts and as such is dependent on the convenience of public transport, active transport (walking and…