Vote4Cycling has this press release: "We are now into the last week of the election campaign and most of the policy and announcements likely to have an impact on cycling are on the table. Since we launched the Vote4Cycling campaign and our national policy platform of six key measures, we have sought policy positions from all parties, welcomed statements for cycling from more than 60 candidates, including four Ministers and other sitting MPs, and nearly 3,000 Australians have signed our online petition. Our policies are designed to: 1. Stimulate the growth in walking and riding to school 2. Upgrade infrastructure on proven urban bicycle corridors 3. Develop recreational bicycle and walking paths 4. Develop regional infrastructure for local and tourist use 5. Leverage Commonwealth infrastructure projects to lift the level of riding 6. Foster better road user behaviour. Interest in cycling for transport and recreation is an immediate opportunity for the Commonwealth Government but investment is needed to ensure cycling is convenient, safe and supported both now and in the future. It is one of the best buys for health, transport, environment and liveable communities. The Australian Vote4Cycling Partnership urges the next Australian Government to consider the well-documented benefits and low cost of facilitating a major increase in cycling in this country. Here is what we have found from each party’s campaign’s announcements and policies. There are some significant differences in positions, commitments and views on the main policy areas. We urge you to read closely and hope it assists you to determine who will get your support. Regardless of who forms the next Government, recognition of the importance of these issues will have to become a priority."
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 01:29:09 +0000