WestCycle applauds $28.5m investment in WA’s bike path network; more needed
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.
WestCycle Subscriber e-News: February
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WestCycle Subscriber e-News: January
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WestCycle Subscriber e-News: December
Latest happenings from the peak body for all forms of bike riding in Western Australia.
Buoyant crowds buzz across Boorloo Bridge!
Riders, runners, walkers and rollers streamed across the Boorloo Bride this morning, as ‘first crossers’ piled under the Bridge’s Noongar-inspired, giant weathered steel boomerang and digging stick piers.
Why hi-viz enforcement fails the safety test
While there might be a place for bike riders to wear hi-viz clothing – regulating it is unworkable and unproven to improve safety.
Active Transport Update: August
This month, I spent time with hundreds of fellow transport enthusiasts at the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management Ltd (AITPM) National Conference, that was held this year in Perth. And more…
Shifting gears on car-dependency
More and better shared paths, congestion zones and charges, de-paving roads, restricting car parking and investing in urban green spaces were just some of the methods being used to achieve change.
HEAD TO LAKE MONGER FOR THE BIG BIKE MONTH BLAST OFF ON 1 OCTOBER!
WA Bike Month blasts off at Lake Monger (Galup) on Sunday, 1 October with obstacle courses, BMX, trishaws and much more to usher in a month of bike-based and active transport celebrations and education.
