We work with government, industry and community members to advocate for everyone to be able to enjoy safe and convenient access to bike riding and all the benefits that come with it.
More people riding bikes benefits the whole community. Individuals benefit from better physical and mental health, increased opportunities for social connection, and saving money (and often time) when using a bike for transport. These individual benefits in turn create stronger, more resilient communities. When the built environment is developed to support people to use bikes for transport, everyone benefits from cleaner air, safer streets and a more vibrant and inclusive society.
To advocate for more people to be able to enjoy the benefits of riding bikes, WestCycle:
Attends stakeholder engagement for various projects across WA to represent people using bikes.
The Federal Government has distributed most of its $100 million Active Transport Fund across the country, with about $15.5m going to 12 WA projects. With local governments injecting another $13m into the 12 projects – half which are regional – the total investment comes to $28.5m. WestCycle welcomed the investment, noting WA’s share of the federal spend was above average.
Latest happenings from the peak body for all forms of bike riding in Western Australia.
Gender-sensitive cycling infrastructure alone are not enough to shift the female cycling participation needle, according to a recent French study.
Latest happenings from the peak body for all forms of bike riding in Western Australia.
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Elected Director | Off Road
Tim has been in senior leadership and strategic development roles for more than twenty years. He is currently Director of Executive Education in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University and is a past Assistant Commissioner and General Manager in the public service. He is an Accountant (FCPA) and sits 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. Tim is the current over-50 State Champion in downhill mountain biking. He is also a very regular and enthusiastic transport cyclist; frequently seen in a suit and tie riding to meetings in the city on a mountain bike.
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.