Posts Tagged ‘WA Government’
Curious Approach Putting the Power in Girls’ Hands
Perth, WA When was the last time you saw a group of girls cycling together? That’s the key message being employed by a new WA pilot program aiming to increase cycling participation rates among girls and women aged 15 to 20. “That seems to cut through and really focus people’s attention. They pause and realise…
Another $9.6 Million for WA Bike Infrastructure
Perth, WA Communities in 37 WA local government areas will benefit from $9.6 million in funding announced in the latest round of the State’s Bicycle Network (WABN) Grants Program. The funding round, announced late last month, will assist 47 new projects delivered over the next two years, comprising the equivalent of approximately 38 kilometres of…
First Safe Active Street for Regional WA
Geraldton, WA Regional WA’s first ‘safe active street’ has been established in the mid-western town of Geraldton, to improve bike network connectivity and community safety. The $1.73 million project, jointly funded by the State Government and the Geraldton council, stretches 1.4km along Railway Street in Bluff Point and connects to popular community facilities, including Spalding…