Jury citation
The Eastern Regional Trails Strategy is an exemplar of cooperation and coordination across seven municipalities, 22 trails and a multitude of land owners and managers. The project represents a major improvement to the integration of off-road trails throughout the north-eastern region of Melbourne.
The strategy addresses a number of significant impediments to achieving high quality and connected active transport routes in large cities: multiple responsibilities, lack of coordination and varying standards. The strategy involved extensive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and authorities, research, and detailed site analysis that has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in process. The outcome is a realistic and practical framework that will enable fundamental changes to active transport movement, including cycling, running, walking, equestrian use and paddle-sports, in this region of Melbourne. The project offers an outstanding example to other regions and cities of how we might achieve major urban design improvements to access and movement, recreation and community health.
Location: VIC
