Children under the age of 12 and supervising adults are allowed to ride on footpaths even if there is a designated bike lane.
From leaving the house a bit earlier to making sure you pack a rain coat it is all about being prepared.
This map is a great place to start as it will not only give you hints and tips to make active travel easier but it will also assist you to plan your route. This can be particularly important if you are new to travelling by bike and wanting to choose a safer route.
When starting out consider setting yourself a small goal such as walking the kids to school at least once a week and build from there.
If you live a long way from your destination consider whether you might be able to use public transport or park your car a bit further away and walk the remaining distance.
Ultimately the most important thing is just to start somewhere – anywhere – because once you do you are already on your way to better health.
Useful resources to get you started
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Parking your bike at train stations:
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Information on public transport ticketing call 1800 800 007 or visit Myki
Mobility and accessibility
When travelling on public transport with a mobility aid you may need to book in advance or check the service you wish to use is accessible. Visit:
or phone 1800 800 007.
Other active travel ideas
Why not try:
- buying a trolley for shopping or panniers for your bike so you can easily carry your groceries home from the shops
- choosing extracurricular activities for the kids that are close to home or near public transport
- organising catch-ups with friends in local public spaces so you can walk there and back
- letting younger kids on to a scooter as soon as possible instead of pushing them around in a pram
- deciding not to take the car on outings less than one kilometre away.
Our active travel maps
View our active travel map series:
Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information provided on these maps is accurate however if you find an error please contact us.