Cycling Advocacy

After several years of lobbying by the Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF), the Federal Minister for Transport, Anthony Albanese has made the announcement that projects funded through Nation Building II (a funding pool of up to $16 billion), must include a provision for active travel including walking and riding.

10th April 2013 · Leave a Comment · More »

All you pessimists take note… perhaps there is some justice in the world after all!

Victoria’s recently resigned Premier, Ted Baillieu is best known by cyclists as the man who took the axe to all cycling funding in that state.

13th March 2013 · Leave a Comment · More »

Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) regularly collects data on the current position on the industry.

This data is distributed to both wholesalers and retailers to assist in business decisions.

The data is also used heavily in representations to state and federal governments by the BIA and the Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) on the industries behalf to gain greater investment in cycling infrastructure, programs and policies.

20th February 2013 · Leave a Comment · More »

The Department of Infrastructure and Transport recently released the first ever federal report on active travel, encompassing, ‘Walking, Riding and Access to Public Transport’.

12th November 2012 · Leave a Comment · More »

If ever you need proof that cyclists are attracted to car free roads, the annual Hanover ConnectEast Ride is a good example.

After just three years the ride is expected to attract 10,000 cyclists and raise $450,000 for charities tackling homelessness.

EastLink is a major toll road that runs through the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

24th October 2012 · Leave a Comment · More »