A wide range of sustainable travel options will be displayed at a street festival to be held in Braddon in November.

Canberrans will see demonstrations from local retailers and advocacy groups showcasing sustainable, zero emission transport options available in the ACT.

“Canberra continues to move towards a low emissions future,” Chief Minister Andrew Barr said. “The ACT Government is enabling more Canberrans to benefit from this transition. 

“We are seeing Canberrans embracing the Government’s sustainable household scheme, which has recently been expanded to include zero emission motorbikes.

“This event is a great opportunity to learn more about the sustainable transport options that are now available.

“Today is World Car Free Day, and I’m pleased to mark the day by announcing that we will be holding a Sustainable Travel Street Party this November to celebrate zero emissions, active transport,” Shane Rattenbury, Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, said.

“Transport emissions make up around 60 per cent of ACT greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing these is a key focus area as we work to meet our target of net zero emissions by 2045.

“The choices that each of us make every day collectively have a big impact on our city’s emissions.

“The car plays an important role for many of us in getting around our city, but the Street Party will be a great opportunity to check out other ways to get around that could just save you money while cutting emissions and improving your health.

“There’ll be plenty of food, entertainment, free activities for the kids, and giveaways throughout the day,” Mr Rattenbury said. “You’ll have the chance to enjoy a pedestrian and cyclist friendly street, and check out some sustainable travel options including electric bikes and scooters.”

A more detailed event program and street closure map will be released closer to November.

To find out more about the Sustainable Travel Street Party, visit the Everyday Climate Choices website.