In a report commissioned by the State Government in 2018, titled The economic case for investment in walking found that walking is an indication of a city’s liveability, vibrancy, and health.
The Executive report states: In Victoria, walking accounts for 1 in 6 weekday trips, and is the most popular recreational activity with over a million participants a year. Despite its potential to deliver significant benefits to cities and people, walking is typically overlooked in planning and investment decisions – most likely due to its routine nature. Walking can yield health benefits, which is critical to unlocking economic savings for an ageing population such as Australia. It can also provide benefits for community, equality, the environment, and economic development, with relatively low-cost infrastructure as compared to other modes of transport.
Thanks Jacky Noble for bringing this to our attention.
