Policy & Funding
This category includes government policy announcements, both local, state, national and international along with updates and summaries about budgets and upcoming projects.
California to Subsidise E-Bike Purchases
Community Cans Proposed Bike Path
Paris Takes Further Bold Steps
Paris will soon become even more welcoming to bikes as the city authorities extend the 30km/h speed limit to the whole city. About two-thirds of the city’s streets were already 30kmh limited, but by the end of August 2021 it will apply to all streets except the ring road surrounding Paris and major boulevards and arterials.
UK Further Increases Cycling Infrastructure Funding
$28 Million Upgrade to Mike Turtur Bikeway
Why Now is the Right Time for an E-bike Subsidy in Australia
By Dr Elliot Fishman* In May 2021 the Victorian government, in response to heavy criticism of their electric vehicle road user charge, announced a $3,000 subsidy for the purchase of an electric vehicle priced under $68,740. This week, NSW has followed up with its own $3,000 rebate and a stamp duty exemption. The ACT government…
‘No More New Road Building’, a Nation Decides
Cardiff, Wales The Labour-led Welsh government is freezing new road-building projects as part of its plans to tackle the climate emergency, and an external panel will review all proposed schemes. The deputy minister for climate change, Lee Waters, told the Welsh parliament on Tuesday: “Since 1990, Welsh emissions have fallen by 31%. But to reach…
Spain Drops Speed Limit to 30kph – Nationwide!
Madrid, Spain It’s long been proven by multiple studies and expert reports that in order to minimise deaths of cyclists and pedestrians, the best speed limit for motor vehicles is 30 kph. At this speed 90% of cyclists and pedestrians survive a direct, front on impact with a motor vehicle. The fatality curve is quite…
Spain is the Next Domino to Fall
Madrid, Spain Earlier this year we wrote about Canada adopting and providing federal funding for their first national Active Transportation Strategy. Last year we wrote about Ireland’s new national strategy and funding and the UK’s new national plan. Now, on 8th June Spain adopted its first ever National Cycling Strategy. Although the first year budget…
Wellington to Ban Cars from City’s Main Streets
Wellington, New Zealand Wellington is moving ahead with plans to ban cars from four main ‘Golden Mile’ streets – Courtenay Place, Lambton Quay, Manners and Willis Streets. The Golden Mile that runs along Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Manners Street and Courtenay Place, is Wellington’s prime employment, shopping and entertainment destination. It is the city’s busiest…