Policy & Funding
This category includes government policy announcements, both local, state, national and international along with updates and summaries about budgets and upcoming projects.
US Philanthropist to Fund Million-Dollar Cyclist Projects Around the World
New York, USA Ten cities around the world will receive up to US$1 million (A$1.59 million) to “implement creative and impactful bike-friendly street designs to help save lives and support climate-friendly transportation”, through a philanthropic organisation created by former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. In addition to the funding, each selected city will receive…
Cycling Advocates Lament Rob Stokes’ Foreshadowed Retirement
Sydney, NSW Micromobility advocacy groups in NSW are lamenting an announcement by the State’s first Active Transport Minister, Rob Stokes, that he will retire from State politics before the next election. He has served as the Member for Pittwater for the past 15 years and late last year was appointed as the Minister for Active…
Sweeping Speed Reductions to 30kmh Proposed for Wellington Study
Wellington, NZ Traffic speed reductions to 30kmh are proposed for many urban streets in the NZ city of Wellington, with the city council instructing its officers to prepare a speed management plan. A meeting of Wellington City Council last week endorsed a staff recommendation to examine the feasibility of 30kmh speed limits for all non-arterial…
Active Transport Foreshadowed as Priority for COP27
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt Active transport appears set to gain greater attention at the next instalment of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP27. After being a last-minute inclusion for COP26, the COP27 Presidency of Egypt has identified transport as an issue of particular importance for the forum on the 6th…
EV Summit Strengthens E-Bike Role in Transport Solutions
Canberra, ACT Micromobility is set to become a more central player in national solutions to Australia’s transport emissions and other transport problems, after cycling advocates were part of last month’s inaugural National Electric Vehicles (EV) Summit, according to We Ride Australia’s director – national relationships, Stephen Hodge. “We fully expect active travel and micromobility to…
Climate Council Survey Shows High Public Support for Active Transport
Sydney, NSW A poll of more than 2,000 Australians released today reveals a significant majority believe government should invest more in active transport infrastructure. The People and Transport National Poll 2022, commissioned by the Climate Council and conducted by YouGov, also showed eight in 10 respondents wanted to see more government investment in public transport.…
Two-Way Communication for Sydney Cycleway Network
Sydney, NSW Community input is invited on a City of Sydney proposal to allow two-way bike traffic on several one-way streets, to make it easier for people riding to avoid busy roads and choose quiet, low-traffic streets. A total of 159 streets have been identified in 24 suburbs, with submissions on the proposal open until…
£2 million ‘Cycling Revolution’ Followed by Falling Participation
London, UK A £2 million (A$3.39 million) funding boost for cycling in the UK in 2020 was followed by a decline in riding rates, according to recently released statistics, with the blame levelled at the post-pandemic removal of cycling lanes. In fact, the proportion of people cycling at least once a week fell to its…
Bicycle Queensland Takes Formal Stance on National Park Trails
Bicycle Queensland has released a ‘position statement’ supporting the further development of sustainable mountain bike trails in National Parks. The cycling advocacy group’s CEO, Rebecca Randazzo, said access to locations such as National Parks was central to the growth of mountain biking but it would need to be done in collaboration with agencies to ensure…
$40 Million in Get NSW Active Funding
Sydney, NSW Funding totalling $40 million has been confirmed for 55 new active transport projects in NSW, as part of the State Government’s Get NSW Active program. Projects have been chosen in six regions – Eastern Harbour, Central River, Central Coast, Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, Western Parkland and Illawarra–Shoalhaven. They include $9.8 million towards…