AJ Sadauskas<p>Australia spends $714 per person on roads each year – but just 90c on walking and cycling. Ahead of the Federal election, email your local candidates to tell them to change this: <a href="https://www.betterstreets.org.au/emailcandidates" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">betterstreets.org.au/emailcand</span><span class="invisible">idates</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/auspol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>auspol</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/urbanism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>urbanism</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/walking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>walking</span></a></p><p>From Better Streets:</p><p>"Better Streets is calling for a major boost in active transport funding ahead of the 2025 federal election. Right now, the Australian Government spends just $0.90 per person—we're pushing for $15 per person per year over the next decade (for more information check out the article in The Conversation).</p><p>"We’re urging all political parties to commit to $400 million annually for walking and cycling infrastructure, funding:</p><p> ✅ Safe, connected walking and cycling networks in 15 regional cities<br> ✅ Comprehensive networks of Cycling “Superhighways” and pedestrian crossings in major capitals<br> ✅ E-bike subsidies, like successful programs in Tasmania & Queensland<br> ✅ Enabling kids to walk and bike to school <br> ✅ A dedicated unit within the Australian Government to oversee the active transport program</p><p>"Help us make it happen! Read our Open Letter and email your local candidates." 🚶♀️🚴♂️💡</p>