Encouraging people to walk actions from 2022–2024
Action area: Developing a culture that supports walking
3.1 Work with school communities, local governments and community groups through the Safe School Travel program to encourage more people to walk and ride to and from school.
3.2 Deliver communication that influences individuals, communities and organisations to participate and invest in walking through channels such as proactive media, social media, blogs and e-newsletters.
3.3 Promote the road rules and educate Queenslanders about safe interactions between pedestrians and other road users as part of regular social media posts.
Action area: Building and supporting walking habits for life
3.4 Deliver physical activity programs in Queensland communities, such as 10,000 Steps, to encourage more people to walk as part of their 'everyday'.
3.5 Support walking tours to encourage the community to explore their urban environment through the Open House Program across Queensland.
Read Action 3.5 summary—Walking tours
Action area: Building capability to deliver for walking
3.6 Deliver online and face-to-face training, such as the Walking Infrastructure Masterclass, to build professional capability.
3.7 Recognise high-quality urban design projects that support walking and cycling as part of the Minister’s Award for Urban Design.
- Last updated 19 January 2024