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.

Choosing Active

Transport Options

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.

Travel Smart

The Victorian Travel Smart program helps

people reduce their dependency on the car

and choose sustainable travel alternatives

such as cycling, walking or catching public

transport.

Travel Smart involves State and Local

Governments working with individuals,

households and organizations to identify and

promote these alternatives where possible.