Bicycle Network: Take Action

Nationally and internationally we face a number of problems which can be tackled by increasing the level of bike riding. These problems include the diseases caused by inactivity, traffic congestion and climate change.

Traditionally the Federal Government has defined bike riding as a local and state government issue. Our challenge is to get the weight of the Federal Government behind bike riding solutions.

Below are some of our national initiatives.

Contact your local Federal member of Parliament

Members and Friends of Bicycle Network Victoria can quickly find their local member in Blink

Changing federal policy

Bike riding can make a massive, positive contribution to the Australian economy, according to a recent report to the Federal Government.

Federal Stimulus Package 2009

$40m for the construction of bicycle facilities

Infrastructure Australia submission 2010

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More bike infrastructure, says Tony Abbott

Tony Abbott, former federal health minister, and now Opposition frontbencher, recently wrote in The Australian that Australia needed better bike infrastructure.

Moving Australia 2030

Report to the Federal Government on Transport Policy

National Cycling Strategy

Federal and State governments have signed on to a new national strategy to boost cycling. A previous strategy has little to show for itself.

Regional Development Australia Fund

The Federal Government has announced guidelines for its recently launched Regional Development Australia Fund. A feature component of the 2010 Parliament, the Fund will focus on investing broadly in the sustainable development of Australia's regional communities

Submission to 2009 Tax Review

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