How to get more people riding bikes?
WestCycle Board Member Ben Swan explains why the right kind of infrastructure is key – and the role WestCycle and WA’s broader bike riding community is playing in creating change away from car-centrism and toward safer, better connected communities.
Ben is the managing director of Future Proof Consulting, which delivers ESG reports to large and small firms and organisations to foster greener practices. https://futureproofconsulting.com.au/
WestCycle welcomes today’s Perth Park update that reinforces the importance of riding within one of Western Australia’s landmark new community precincts.
The Federal Government’s announcement of a 10-year, $50 million per annum extension to the Active Transport Fund provides a welcome horizon for long-term planning. But more is needed.
WestCycle rode over to the Town of Vincent offices recently and found Mayor Alison Xamon in a feisty mood, refreshed from her daily ride into work on the trusty ‘Mayoral e-scooter’ she has owned since 2020.
E-scooter users talk about how they get around on their small-wheeled machines.
Elected Director | Off Road
Tim has been in senior leadership and strategic development roles for more than 20 years and is currently a project risk consultant, and a part time academic at Edith Cowan University.
He is a past Director of Executive Education in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University and Assistant Commissioner and General Manager in the public service. He is an Accountant (FCPA) and previously sat on the Divisional Council of CPA Australia. Tim has been involved in racing mountain bikes, BMX and triathlon for many years, both as a father of two children who race and as a past and current bike racer.
Independent Director
Helen is a Town of Cottesloe councillor and is the current Chair of WestCycle’s Transport Advisory Group.
A medical doctor, Helen is a strong active transport advocate with a focus on health outcomes and social well-being.