Policy & Funding
This category includes government policy announcements, both local, state, national and international along with updates and summaries about budgets and upcoming projects.
Political Parties Urged to Back Recycling Scheme for Micromobility
Sydney, NSW Australia’s political parties should commit to world-leading recycling of personal transport vehicles (PTVs) such as bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters, according to an unprecedented alliance of bicycle riders, manufacturers, environmentalists, fleet providers, policy experts and recyclers. On the eve of last weekend’s Federal election, the alliance of seven bike, environment and waste organisations called…
Record Spending for Active Transport in WA Budget
Perth, WA Active transport infrastructure in WA is set to be boosted a four-year $347 million allocation in the State Budget last month. The 2022-23 WA Budget includes: $47 million to further expand local bicycle infrastructure through the Western Australian Bicycle Network (WABN) Grants Program and other projects $62 million to continue the Principal Shared…
Northern Ireland Election Pledge for 10% Spend on Active Transport
Belfast, UK Northern Ireland is poised to allocate 10% of the government’s transport budget to projects for active transport, under an Active Travel Act mooted during the country’s recent election campaign. The proposed legislation has received widespread support from Northern Ireland’s political parties and, in the wake of the 5th May election, politicians have pledged…
Governments Slammed for Favouring Fuel Tax Cuts Over Sustainable Transport Incentives
Brussels, Belgium Revenue forfeited by fuel tax cuts planned by many European governments could instead be used to provide 5.3 billion free bike share rides or 194 million discounted bikes for sale – offering a more effective response to spiralling energy prices, according to a report released last week by four cycling and clean city…
e-Scooters Set For Legalisation in UK Under New Regulations
London, UK Private-use e-scooters are set to be legalised for use in public spaces in the UK, after the Government announced it will introduce new regulations for smaller, lighter and low-speed micromobility vehicles. The Department of Transport’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, last week told parliament a new transport Bill would create a “low-speed,…
‘Radical Ideas’ Given Ministerial Endorsement at Mobility Summit
Sydney, NSW Transport for NSW ran a Mobility Summit at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour on Thursday 28th April 2022. It was very well organised, well attended and announcements made at the summit by the Minister for Active Transport, Rob Stokes attracted huge mainstream media interest. It’s tempting for someone who has attended…
$904 Million Pledge for New York Road Safety Infrastructure
New York, US New York Mayor Eric Adams recently announced a $904 million (A$1.318 billion) allocation for road safety infrastructure over the next five years, including additional bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes. During Car Free Earth Day last month, the Mayor announced what he called the largest investment in street safety in the city’s…
Spanish Traffic Speed Reduction Brings Quick Fall in Fatalities
Madrid, Spain A speed reduction to 30kmh for traffic on many Spanish urban roads has come with a substantial drop in road deaths, including reduced fatalities for particularly vulnerable road users. While authorities have warned it’s too early to make sweeping evaluations, initial figures since the speed limits were lowered have shown a 25% fall…
Expedited NSW Scooter Trial Open to All Councils
Sydney, NSW Local governments throughout NSW are being invited to participate in a state wide trial of e-scooter share services, after NSW Active Transport Minister Rob Stokes last week announced the pilots had been brought forward to July. Speaking at an Active Transport Mobility Summit organised by the State Government, the Minister said the trial…
$8 Million for WA Active Funding Initiatives
Perth, WA Fifty active transport projects in WA will benefit from a total of $8 million in funding announced recently by the State’s government. WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti announced 38 local councils would receive funding through the WA Bicycle Network Grants Program over the next two years, adding more than 57km of high-quality cycling…