The ‘active transport’ ideas from around the world that could make Australians healthier and our cities cleaner

Policies such as cash payouts for bicycle commuters have knock-on effects including reduced pollution and better physical and mental health

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It's time for a major rethink of transport in Australia, experts say - and, while some new ideas may meet resistance, these are not ideas from radical left Scandinavian pot-smoking greenies", Prof Matt Burke says.

Policies lumped together as active transport" include proposals to offer rebates for people who ditch their cars for public transport, or cash payouts for people who cycle to work.

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