2024
7
Nov
Our 2023-2024 year in review!
Victoria Walks 2023-2024 Impact Report: summary of impact of our advocacy, research and consultancy service provision to councils, agencies and private business.
2024
6
Nov
Who is most affected by crashes?
Victoria Walks to do research for Austroads
2024
19
Sep
Our plan for Plan Victoria
New strategy can deliver walkable neighbourhoods, with dollars and tweaks
2024
3
May
Parliamentary Committee backs walking
Impressive report supports Victoria Walks’ advocacy
2024
26
Mar
Our work gets the thumbs up!
Stakeholder survey says Victoria Walks is on the right path
2024
29
Feb
Why is Laurimar thriving?
We travelled to Doreen in City of Whittlesea to find out why Clinton loves living in a place where he can shop by walking.
2023
10
Oct
Western Waterways Walk – signature walk for the west?
Our call for a landmark day walk
2023
22
Sep
Positive signs in housing plan
What does it mean for walking?
2023
29
May
Smart Urban Futures 2023
Conference highlights
2023
18
May
Supporting Victoria Police 'Operation Halo'
Police launch crackdown on behaviours that put people walking and riding at risk
2023
20
Apr
Accessible Walks project launched
Victoria Walks and Scope launch audit tool to rate walking paths for people with disabilities.
2023
22
Feb
Our opinion on the e-scooter trial in The Age
If our trial is to continue, there are five things that must happen, at a minimum.
2023
30
Jan
School run causing congestion
Call for target to double number of kids walking to school in Melbourne
2022
22
Nov
Spike in pedestrian deaths: Action needed
Another walker death puts Victoria on track for one of its worst years for pedestrian safety in a decade.
2022
2
Nov
Who’s campaigning for walking?
Election promises for walking a mixed bag, so far
2022
26
Oct
Highlights of the last year
Tracking our impact in 2021/22
2022
12
Oct
Election: Call for walking investment in Victoria
Walking trip targets, funding stream for safer streets, better regional trails needed
2022
5
Oct
Shining a light on the night
New report explores walking and public lighting
2022
26
Sep
Our opinion in Herald Sun
Support for investment in footpaths and e-scooter enforcement in opinion piece
2022
22
Jul
Grim milestone for walking safety
Twenty-nine dead already this year
2022
20
May
Highlights of Smart Urban Futures 2022
Lessons from Europe and around Australia
2022
9
May
Event: How Rotterdam put walking front and centre
Details of Victoria Walks' Official Supporters Event May 2022, we hear from Rotterdam's planner Jose Besselink.
2022
23
Feb
E-scooter trend doesn’t have to cost walkers
Melbourne’s 12-month e-scooter hire trial is off to a bad start.
2021
15
Dec
Walking inspiration for summer!
With a cooler summer predicted, plan a longer day walk or a multi-day hike for January.
2021
7
Dec
Regional bus users short-changed
No shelter, no crossing for most stops
2021
22
Nov
New research – bus stops out of reach
Crossings missing on high speed roads
2021
5
Oct
Compensation call for shared path crashes
Victoria Walks wants TAC coverage extended to shared path collisions
2021
9
Sep
Our Impact
Walking helps us through the lockdowns
2021
6
Sep
Walking in a warming world
What will climate change mean for walking?
2021
25
Jun
Walking safety – Australia vs the world
We compare road safety for people walking in Australia with the USA and Europe
2021
31
May
Government aims for 25% walking and cycling
New target raises questions around funding
2021
25
May
Focus on funding
Victoria Walks’ new Strategic Plan aims for government investment
2021
12
May
Highlights of the Smart Urban Futures conference 2021
Tips for building back better
2021
29
Mar
Inquiry questions speed limit process
The Victorian Parliament reports on its inquiry into the road toll
2021
18
Mar
Streets are for everyone
A consensus statement to support more walking and bike riding for Victorians
2021
11
Mar
Survey: Improving your walk to the bus stop
Nearly every bus trip involves a walk!
2021
4
Mar
Finding walks and creating maps to share now easier!
Victoria Walks has recently launched changes to its free and highly popular Walking Maps website. Now anyone can create a great-looking walking map to share online.
2021
21
Jan
Chill out, slow down
Victoria Walks calls for lower speed limits
2020
19
Dec
Shops key to walkable growth areas
Victoria Walks says walkable shopping centres are critical for new suburbs
2020
25
Nov
Budget fizzer
Not a lot for walking in government spending spree
2020
17
Sep
Highlights of the last year
Power walking through a pandemic
2020
5
Aug
Covid-19: Is it still OK to go for a walk?
What role can walking play in keeping our physical and mental health intact as we battle Covid-19 (Coronavirus)?
2020
30
Jul
Pedestrian road toll revealed
Drivers breaking road rules hit 7,000 pedestrians over ten years in Victoria alone
2020
27
Jul
Reshaping the street as coronavirus response
Expert webinar on 6 August to explore practical options for pilots and trials
2020
18
Jun
Death a tragic reminder of danger of footpath cycling
The death of a man hit by a cyclist on a footpath in Queensland underscores the risks of riding on footpaths
2020
5
May
Is walking for exercise enough to keep fit?
If walking is the exercise you most enjoy, is it enough by itself to meet fitness goals? Victoria Walks spoke to Dr Megan Teychenne from Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition.
2020
23
Apr
Victoria Walks backs Coronovirus #SpaceForHealth
Australia must follow international examples and rapidly increase space for walking and cycling during Covid-19.
2020
21
Apr
Why do we have to press the 'beg button'?
Cities are changing traffic lights so pedestrians don't have to press the button. Why can't we?
2020
9
Apr
Walking can offer calm amidst chaos of Coronavirus
Victoria Walks' staffer Kaylene McKay describes how her relationship with walking has been challenged (but prevailed)
2020
31
Mar
Coronavirus: Stage 3 and walking in Victoria
What the latest Covid-19 restrictions mean for walkers in Victoria
2020
24
Mar
E ok: e-scooters are alright, but not on footpaths
Footpaths are for feet
2020
27
Feb
Time for Australia to step up on road safety
With Australia lagging on road safety targets now is the time to endorse proven global strategies to reduce pedestrian deaths
2020
17
Feb
10 steps to safer streets
How can we move #TowardsZero pedestrian deaths?
2019
2
Dec
New research: Walking and transport in Melbourne suburbs
Walking is a more important way to get around than you might think
2019
11
Sep
Not such a bright idea
High viz not the answer to older pedestrian deaths
2019
4
Sep
The benefits of walking
A new collaboration with VicHealth highlights the benefits of walking for society
2019
28
Aug
Highlights of the last year
Our new report card provides a snapshot of the 2018/19 year
2019
3
Jul
What causes pedestrian crashes?
TAC grant allows Monash to investigate for Victoria Walks
2019
24
Jun
Highway to hell?
North-East Link will take us in the wrong direction
2019
28
May
Budget disappointment
Walking short-changed again
2019
16
May
City embraces walking
Victoria Walks supports Melbourne transport evolution
2019
28
Mar
Smart Urban Futures conference wrap
Will walkability protect the value of your home from the property slump?
2019
5
Mar
What to do about e-scooters?
E-scooters might be fun, but footpaths are not the place for racing
2018
21
Dec
Victorian tragedy
183 people dead, 6401 injured - five years of the pedestrian road toll
2018
14
Dec
Conference program released
From #MeToo to complete streets, the Smart Urban Futures conference has it all covered
2018
13
Dec
Walk away from traffic congestion
Our new research with Arup makes the economic case for investment in walking
2018
29
Nov
Change to Walking a hit with primary school families
Kids on the footpath and cars off the road
2018
27
Nov
We win!
Victoria Walks wins ITEANZ Sustainable Transport Award
2018
3
Oct
Media gets A+
$3 million worth of media coverage a highlight of Victoria Walks' report card
2018
19
Sep
London embraces walking
$4 billion - now that's a walking strategy!
2018
22
Aug
Research: Footpath cycling dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists
Review of international research into footpath cycling does not support calls to make it legal
2018
20
Aug
Putting walking on the front foot in the city
Close little streets and limit traffic around train stations in CBD
2018
13
Aug
Politicians: it's time to invest in walking
Victoria Walks has 6 asks in the lead up to the November State election
2018
30
Jul
“Whole of government” walking plan needed
Victoria's real estate agents and home buyers understand the value of walkability; it's time our politicians caught up
2018
15
Jun
Cheryl's story
Let's Walk helps Cheryl rediscover her love of walking
2018
8
Jun
Business leaders join Victoria Walks
Dana Ronan and Josephine Monger join Victoria Walks Board
2018
31
May
What's causing pedestrian crashes?
Is it seniors on Snapchat? We think not
2018
7
May
Life in the jungle - surviving Amazon
How suburban Main Streets can thrive in a world of online retailing
2018
13
Apr
'Superblocks' for Melbourne?
Barcelona style pedestrian streets could be coming to the CBD
2018
5
Apr
Making the space for place
Highlights of the 2018 Smart Urban Futures Conference
2018
4
Apr
No-one should be left behind
Why Victoria Walks is part of the push for a better life in old age
2018
8
Mar
Creating 20-minute neighbourhoods
Victoria Walks to audit walkability of streets in Government pilot
2018
15
Feb
Our children deserve more than words
Victoria Walks backs push for $90 million investment in walking and cycling to school.
2017
18
Dec
Victoria Walks in The Conversation
Differences between men and women raised by our research on young people and walking
2017
29
Nov
Taking it to the streets
Originator of Link and Place approach to street design headlines Smart Urban Futures conference
2017
27
Nov
Big business demands walkable cities
Cities are dressing to impress, but companies ask - are they dressing to walk?
2017
21
Nov
Have path, will travel – young people ditching cars for their feet
Our new research provides insights into young people and the kind of community they want
2017
20
Oct
Let's talk snakes ...
Snakes are all around us, but here's why you shouldn't let that deter you from walking!
2017
11
Oct
Victoria Walks calls in the lawyers
Megan Caines will answer the tricky questions of walking law
2017
15
Sep
Walking the walk: Our annual 'report card'
How did we get more people walking in 2016-2017?
2017
4
Aug
Corporate Supporters launched
Intrapac Property and Safe System Solutions pioneer Corporate Supporters for Victoria Walks
2017
7
Jul
Crossings save lives
NSW report shows the risk of traffic lights with missing pedestrian crossings
2017
4
Jul
How effective are we?
Case studies review the influence of Victoria Walks' work
2017
27
Jun
Cycling on footpaths gets the thumbs down
Authorities queue up to dismiss Bicycle Network proposal
2017
20
Jun
Lack of safe crossings top concern for walkers
WalkSpot project reveals key issues for walkers in Melbourne
2017
29
May
WalkSpot breaks the record
Victoria Walks project takes the record for public engagement
2017
25
May
The future of Victoria Walks
Strategic Plan maps a path to 2020
2017
23
May
Local campaign succees
Community campaign sees pedestrian crossing built in St Leonards
2017
10
May
Two walkers die after collisions with bikes
Is the risk of walkers being hit by bikes real, or imagined?
2017
8
May
Victoria Walks funding
VicHealth to provide support for three more years
2017
21
Apr
Highlights of the Smart Urban Futures Conference
Melbourne suburbs "average at best" says international expert
2017
27
Mar
Can you be 'nudged' into walking more?
Pilot program sees more than 1,000 people Change to Walking
2017
13
Mar
Do you feel safe walking?
Walkers have their say on road safety in Melbourne with launch of WalkSpot
2017
6
Mar
Skye Duncan to speak at Smart Urban Futures
Director of the Global Designing Cities Initiative to present at conference, 28-29 March
2017
3
Mar
Let’s Walk Braybrook official launch
Coming together to celebrate walking and community
2017
24
Feb
Victorians short-changed in recreation spending
We make the case for proper recognition of our most popular recreation
2017
30
Jan
Let's Walk Braybrook
New program from Victoria Walks gets Braybrook on its feet
2016
15
Dec
Level crossing projects hit and miss for walkers
Shared paths, big car parks, not the way to get people walking
2016
14
Dec
Talking walking in Tasmania
Victoria Walks takes the walkability message to Hobart
2016
8
Dec
The end of sprawl is in sight – in America at least
Business is leaving the car-dominated suburbs and moving to walkable neighbourhoods
2016
11
Nov
Funding plan a positive step for walking
Infrastructure Victoria’s Draft 30 Year Strategy signals a long overdue investment in walking
2016
4
Nov
Are older people unsafe walkers?
No – they are just more likely to be injured in a crash
2016
3
Nov
50 benefits of walking
Global consultancy sings the praises of a walkable World
2016
28
Oct
Help us make Walking Maps even better
Take our short survey
2016
19
Oct
Safer Road Design hogs the news
Victoria Walks report gets the full media spotlight
2016
11
Oct
Locals to choose walking projects
Happy Feet St Leonards: It’s a popularity contest – and we love it
2016
14
Sep
Working for walking
Our latest Report Card gives you all the highlights of the last year
2016
8
Sep
Making streets safer for walkers
New Victoria Walks study shows why we need to - and how
2016
2
Sep
The need for less speed
New speed guidelines won’t take us Towards Zero
2016
26
Aug
Remembering Kathy Curlis
The human cost of poor road design
2016
19
Aug
Protect the Yarra for walking
Victoria Walks is pushing for stronger protection of the Yarra River
2016
27
Jul
Town planners embrace health
The Planning Institute commits to building healthier communities
2016
18
Jul
Should health be included in transport planning?
Yes, says an Australian expert review
2016
21
Jun
Falls research update
Falls in the street send over 5,000 pedestrians to hospital each year, in Victoria alone
2016
26
May
New snapshot of exercise and health
Walking a ray of light in an otherwise bleak outlook for physical activity in Australia
2016
20
May
Senate overlooks pedestrian safety
Report on road safety in Australia fails to make any recommendations for pedestrians
2016
19
Apr
Let your city be the party!
Highlights from the Smart Urban Futures conference
2016
1
Apr
Fix our footpaths, people say
People over 50 say absent or broken footpaths are their biggest barrier in getting around
2016
17
Mar
The invisible road toll
New research – 5,000 Victorians injured by falls in the street
2016
15
Mar
Victoria Walks in the news
From cars on the footpath to trains in the sky, Victoria Walks stands up for pedestrians
2015
23
Dec
Planning a better city for walking and cycling
New cycling strategy and Plan Melbourne Refresh - Victoria Walks views
2015
15
Dec
VicRoads considers changes to footpath cycling
Bike trailers and more teenage cyclists could be coming to a footpath near you
2015
24
Nov
Walkable neighbourhoods conquer fears
Research suggests walkable communities are key to overcoming parents' fear for their children
2015
19
Nov
Melbourne sprawling more than ever
Land sales on the urban fringe reach record high
2015
30
Oct
New guidelines for pedestrian planning
Principal Pedestrian Networks get more people walking to local centres
2015
27
Oct
Let your kids go free
Despite our fears, kids need to be let loose
2015
23
Oct
SA allows cycling on the footpath
Sad news for walking, and for good public policy
2015
13
Oct
Bendigo wants to walk
A huge survey of Bendigo residents shows the importance of walking to a regional city, especially its children
2015
17
Sep
Engineering for walking
The Institute of Transport Engineers gets serious about looking after pedestrians
2015
8
Sep
Park & Walk to get kids to school
A VicHealth and Victoria Walks pilot project will help country kids walk part way to school
2015
7
Sep
Walking to a healthier Victoria
New public health plan promotes pedestrian friendly neighbourhoods
2015
26
Aug
15 minutes a day might be ok
You don't have to exercise long and hard to improve your health
2015
20
Aug
Cycling on footpaths is dangerous... for cyclists
Australian research confirms cyclists are safer on the road
2015
14
Aug
Quality parks get us out and about
Research confirms Victorians walk more with quality parks nearby
2015
6
Aug
Walking getting safer, on the east coast at least
New report sheds light on pedestrian crashes, as Victoria lags behind NSW and Queensland
2015
2
Jul
Walks Melbourne App hits the streets
App features best walks in Melbourne CBD
2015
22
Jun
Shared paths - issues and solutions
New research from Victoria Walks on shared walking and cycling paths
2014
26
Aug
Walkability and the economy
Walking connections worth $2 billion to Melbourne CBD
2014
13
Jun
Walking with phones - is it so bad?
Media and police criticise walking with phones - is it justified?
2013
15
Nov
The evidence: walkable neighbourhoods = healthy people
Australian research confirms walkable neighbourhoods make for healthier residents
2013
18
Oct
New Smart Steps Resources for Secondary Schools: Geography
Victoria Walks, in partnership with the Geography Teachers' Association of Victoria, has launched new Secondary School Resources Linked to the Austalian Curriculum: Geography.
2013
5
Aug
New call for healthy planning
Fast food controversy has brought a renewed focus on the role of health in town planning
2013
21
Jun
Note to ABS - don't forget walking!
Victoria Walks has asked the Australian Bureau of Statistics to better record walking in the next census
2013
24
Apr
Walking and the economy
Evidence that walking is good for the economy continues to mount
2013
27
Mar
Making new suburbs walkable
A comprehensive study shows how urban growth areas can be made more walkable.
2013
27
Feb
Prompting stair use
Point-of-decision-prompts increase stair climbing in a Singapore train station.
2013
15
Feb
Have your say on planning for Melbourne
On 2 March the Government will hold a community forum to help shape the new planning strategy for Melbourne.
2013
12
Feb
Walking to school helps kids concentrate
A Danish study shows that kids who walk to school can study better than those who are driven
2013
5
Feb
UK moves to lower speed
The UK government is now proposing 20 mph (32 km) speed limits to promote pedestrian safety.
2012
26
Oct
Metropolitan Planning Strategy Discussion Paper
Minister for Planning launches a discussion paper: Melbourne, let's talk about the future.
2012
2
Jul
Bayside Council's Transport Future open for comment
Help shape Bayside's transport future.
2012
7
Jun
WAG responds to Draft Glen Eira Community Plan
Detailed response submitted to Council