While Australian governments spend a lot of time on transport matters, it usually means cars, maybe public transport and occasionally bicycles. In Canberra the pedestrian is not often on the agenda. Walking is far more fun. I visited Vienna recently and was impressed about many things to do with its urban structure. And now I read that they have a new emphasis on walking and urban planning is allowing for this!

Click here for an article on their walking tours

and click here for more on the 2015 campaign on walking.

And right now I must go for a walk – it is a beautiful day

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Paul Costigan