Active Travel
Reducing emissions from transport is a key challenge for the SEE Change community.
Getting people to adopt active travel methods like walking, cycling or public transport rather than using a car is vital. By choosing to walk, bike or catch public transport rather than drive your car you will be fitter, happier and healthier.
The Canberra Electric Bike Library
At the Canberra Electric Bike Library, we have different styles of bikes that people can borrow and try for minimal cost. Whether you would like to try a bike for carrying heavy loads, an electric cargo bike to use as a second car alternative, or a family bike for transporting your precious cargo, we've got something for you to try. The Canberra Electric Bike Library is a project run by SEE Change and Switched on Cycles, and is supported by the ACT Government. Click on the link below to find out more about this fantastic program!
Living Streets
Living Streets are a group of SEE Change passionate about creating walking friendly streets in Canberra that are safe, accessible and inviting. They want to see more people choosing walking over driving, through advocating for better streets. For more information check out their website here and Facebook page here. To get involved, contact the convenor at convenor@livingstreets.org.au
Active Travel Tips and Tricks
In this short film, you can join the ReCyclery, PedalPower, SEE Change and Canberra by Bike to learn some helpful tips and tricks to get you started on your active travel journey.
This video was put together by the Canberra Environment Centre with assistance from the ACT Government under the ACT Community Zero Emissions Grants Program.
Watch the video here
E-Bike Come and Try events
The Canberra Electric Bike Library travel around Canberra to different community events with our fleet of bikes so you can try a ride! Check out our events page here to find out about upcoming events.
Bike Buses
The West Belconnen Bike Bus is an initiative of Belconnen SEE Change and Canberra By Bike. It is a chance for community members to join in a social, fun, cost-effective, and environmentally way to commute from homes in West Belconnen to workplaces in the National Triangle. The Bike Bus will start at Kippax Shops, and run through Belconnen town centre, University of Canberra, ANU, and civic, finishing in Barton. This gives people the option to bike ride to work or school in a group, and will be running once a month (first Monday of the month).
For more details and to join, head to the Facebook page here.
Lyneham primary Bike Bus, 8am for 8:15am start, Wednesdays
The Lyneham primary bike bus is for children who want to roll with their friends and family. We stop at Lyneham Preschool, Brindabella Christian College, and Lyneham Primary School.
Bring your own cycle or scooter, and we’ll bring the music and adults to supervise the route. Children arrive in a positive mood, ready to seize the day. We meet at the Hide and Seek Cafe at North Lyneham Shops, and depart at 8:15, or you can join along the route below.
The Lyneham Primary Bike Bus is brought to you by Walk, Cycle Lyneham and Beyond, Lyneham Primary P&C, Pedal Power ACT, and Canberra by Bike. Rider leaders: Kate Bradney (W,C,L) and Paris Lord (CbB).
Resources
ACT Government Active Travel Info
See the ACT Government’s tips and info on active travel.
Canberra by Bike
Canberra By Bike encourages people of all ages, abilities, & identities to get into cycling and use all types of cycles to get from A to B. They host slow social rides, bike buses, and more.
The Recyclery
Buy 2nd hand bikes from The Recyclery at the Canberra Environment Centre.
Pedal Power
Pedal Power are an advocacy group aiming to make Canberra a better place to ride. They have a wealth of knowledge and offer courses and many resources to help Canberran’s get moving on a bike.