Active transport research priorities for Australia

2020–2021

Active transport, such as walking and bike riding, can greatly contribute to improving population health, the environment and the economy. Despite these benefits, the vast majority of commute trips in Australia are by private car. Additionally, only 45% of the Australian adult population and less than one quarter of children meet the recommended physical activity guidelines.

To advance active transport in Australia, there is a need to create a united and collaborative approach to addressing current research knowledge gaps. To this point, this project aims to define research priorities in active transport in Australia, informed by researchers, practitioners, policy/decision makers and advocates.

This project is led by Associate Professor Ben Beck and is funded by VicHealth.

Relevant publications

• Beck, B., Thorpe, A., Timperio, A., Giles-Corti, B., William, C., De Leeuw, E., Christian, H., Corben, K., Stevenson, M., Backhouse, M., & others. (2022). Active transport research priorities for Australia. Journal of Transport & Health, 24, 101288. doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2021.101288