Our Manifesto
We’re a local group calling for a better balance on Australia's streets between cars, bikes, public transport users and pedestrians, to create a more people-friendly neighbourhoods. Not many of us cycle and most of us drive – but we all agree that streets dominated by cars don’t work for anyone.
We support the reallocation of space on main roads, town centres and residential streets so that:
The reality today is that Sydney is highly car-dependent, and the design of its roads makes travel by any other means difficult, unattractive and sometimes unsafe. There is also unhealthy levels of physical inactivity; congested roads; adverse levels of air pollution; not enough space for parking; a very high rate of childhood obesity; and high streets where businesses struggle to stay afloat. Sydney's growing population will inevitably make these problems worse.
We believe that the Mini Holland plans to reallocate space on some roads for both pedestrians and bikes – providing better infrastructure in town centres and along major routes while quietening residential streets – will begin to achieve this vision of a people-friendly Sydney.
We support the reallocation of space on main roads, town centres and residential streets so that:
- Street design takes into account the needs of those who walk, cycle and use public transport as well as those who drive
- Riding a bike is a safe, convenient travel option for all ages and abilities
- Children can walk or cycle to school, for better health, wellbeing and independence
- Fewer short journeys are made by car, reducing air pollution and leaving more space for those who need to drive
- Residents can lead a healthier, more active lifestyle, saving money for the health care.
- Residential streets are communities rather than conduits for traffic
- High streets are pleasant places to spend time and money.
The reality today is that Sydney is highly car-dependent, and the design of its roads makes travel by any other means difficult, unattractive and sometimes unsafe. There is also unhealthy levels of physical inactivity; congested roads; adverse levels of air pollution; not enough space for parking; a very high rate of childhood obesity; and high streets where businesses struggle to stay afloat. Sydney's growing population will inevitably make these problems worse.
We believe that the Mini Holland plans to reallocate space on some roads for both pedestrians and bikes – providing better infrastructure in town centres and along major routes while quietening residential streets – will begin to achieve this vision of a people-friendly Sydney.