GET AROUND GREEN

WORDS TIERNEY WHITE

AS THE WEATHER starts to get a bit more Dry seasony in the Top End, and the rains starts to ease off, it’s become that little bit easier to get around outdoors. City of Darwin invites you to take to the streets and footpaths, and to consider your environmental impact as you get around town.

Darwin’s current transport use is dominated by private vehicles, which means plenty of nasties are shot into the atmosphere on the daily. Recognising this, Council has developed The Movement Strategy, in an effort to get peeps thinking about how they get around and the impact it has on our environment.

Lord Mayor of Darwin Kon Vatskalis says a few small changes can have big results.

“The way we move around the city has an impact on many things including urban form, our health, the environment, and how we experience places,” he says.

“The Movement Strategy was developed to assist Council in prioritising areas such as pedestrian footpaths, shared footpaths, bicycle networks, transport links and shared mobility access to create greater connectivity.”

Council has set some projects in motion to make it easier for commuters to get from A to B, including the Bagot Park Shared Path Extension and the Smith Street greening project, which includes a dedicated micro-mobility lane. They’ve even developed a handy Darwin Journey Planner online to help you figure out some eco-friendly ways to commute.

“Our aim is for Darwin’s movement network to be modern and sustainable, promoting an active city that is accessible and safe for all residents and visitors,” Vatskalis says.

Get on those deadly treadlies, get your kicks on, catch the bus or sign up for a sneaky scoot – it’s easy to get around green!

INFO darwin.nt.gov.au