The Mayor for London is committed to tackle climate change by implementing a Climate Action Plan.

The plan recognises the important role walking and cycling can play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increases funding for cycling and walking close to fivefold - from 13 million pounds a year to 62 million pounds in 2008/9. 

BikeBiz UK:  Government pumps £millions into cycling

DfT announces record £140m Government investment in cycling The cash injection - boosting the importance of Cycling England - was announced earlier today by transport secretary Ruth Kelly.

Cycling England has asked for £250m. Cycling England's previous budget was £10m per annum. The £140m is split over three years.

Australian cycling sector delivers $200m Budget proposal to Treasury

In response to the Hon. Wayne Swan's call for community input into the Rudd Government's first Budget, the Australian cycling sector has submitted a $200 million bicycle infrastructure proposal known as the Healthy and Active Transport (HEAT) initative.

NRMA claims that cycle paths are a waste of money show the motoring group to be out of touch with the realities of city livability, transport planning and even other motoring organisations.

"Cities around the world are rediscovering the benefits of cycling. Soaring world oil prices, the urgent need to combat climate change and crippling traffic congestion have all converged to cause a surge of interest in boosting bicycle use" said Elliot Fishman, Policy Advisor at the Cycling Promotion Fund.

Australia is experiencing its biggest bicycle boom in the nation's history, with figures released today showing a record 1.47 million bicycles sold in 2007 - outselling cars for the 8th consecutive year.

Getting more kids walking and cycing to school is a great way to increase physical activity, improve congestion around schools, foster greater community connections and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

It is great to see that around Australia some innovative programs and initatives are being implemented to turn the tide and make cycling and walking to school the norm again.