Secretary to the Select Committee on Public and Active Transport Legislative Council of South Australia Parliament House GPO Box 572 Adelaide SA 5001 August 21st 2022 Dear Emma Johnston Thank you for the opportunity to provide that late submission as requested by email on August 3rd and per telephone and email on August 12th 2022.

Public and active transport is critical to South Australia's livability, connectivity and sustainability.

Official Secretary to the Committee C/- Parliament House GPO Box 572 ADELAIDE SA 5000 Dear Secretary RE: Inquiry into Public and Active Transport The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN) has made previous submissions to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, as well as to the previous South Australian State Government on the transport issues faced by health consumers in our region.

Service Contract for the Provision of Transport Services (Train and Tram)

With the current outbreak of COVID-19 and restrictions on the ability to access indoor fitness and use public transport; the spotlight is on the public realm to provide opportunities for exercise and active transport.

All three of these aspirations could be progressed with improved public transport services and active transport infrastructure investments.

With the current outbreak of COVID-19 and restrictions on the ability to access indoor fitness and use public transport; the spotlight is on the public realm to provide opportunities for exercise and active transport.

1 Select Committee Public and Active Transport LC From: Mark Prior Sent: Monday, 8 August 2022 12:59 AM To: Select Committee Public and Active Transport LC Subject: Submission for the Select Committee on Public and Active Transport Apologies for the late submission.

With the current outbreak of COVID-19 and restrictions on the ability to access indoor fitness and use public transport; the spotlight is on the public realm to provide opportunities for exercise and active transport.

Recent RAA surveys (June 2022) indicate about a third of motorists are considering active and public transport rather than driving, due to rising fuel prices.