What is Active Transport?
Active transport is defined as physical activity undertaken
as a means of transport and not purely as a form of recreation.
Active transport generally refers to walking and cycling
for travel to and/or from a destination, but may also include
other activities such as roller blading or use of public
transport.
Many people find that choosing active transport options
is an effective way to build physical activity into their
daily routines and busy schedules. Active transport also
has the added benefit to communities and the environment
of reduced traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
Walking and Cycling
Walking and cycling are easy and accessible forms of activity
for most Victorians. Both are forms of aerobic activity
with relatively low risk of muscle or ligament injury.
Walking is the most popular
form of recreational activity for Victorians, and cycling
is the fourth most popular activity. But walking and cycling
are often overlooked as means of transport. A significant
percentage of car trips in Victoria each day are for short
distances, which are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle.
By choosing the active transport option, you can build more
activity into your day and reduce your auto
transport costs, while contributing to reduced traffic
congestion and cleaner air, and experiencing your local
community on a whole new level.
TravelSmart
The Victorian TravelSmart program helps people reduce their
dependency on the car and choose sustainable travel alternatives
such as cycling, walking or catching public transport. TravelSmart
involves State and Local Governments working with individuals,
households and organisations to identify and promote these
alternatives where possible.
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