This document incorporates views on the Draft National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) (Standing Committee on Transport 2010). It has been compiled from responses received by experts in road safety as well as bicycling groups. The Cycling Promotion Fund and the Amy Gillett Foundation have coordinated the administrative and writing task.

Significant input has been received from many areas including the following groups and individuals: Amy Gillett Foundation, (AGF) Bicycle NSW, Bicycle Transportation Alliance of WA (Inc) (BTA), Cycling Australia, Cycling Promotion Fund, Pedal Power ACT, Retail Cycle Traders Association, Dr Jan Garrard, Dr Leigh Glover, Prof Narelle Haworth, David Healy, Marilyn Johnston, Alton Twine.

Know someone who deserves national recognition for their commitment to promoting cycling? A local council or state government that has helped improve conditions for all bicycle riders? A bike shop or local business who goes further than just providing good customer service? A fantastic cycling event that deserves recognition?

A professional or volunteer who's shown a real commitment towards making Australia more bicycle-friendly? Or you know of a media personality, journalist or politician who's shown their support for cycling? Make your nomination now!

New alliance challenges retail giants on GST threshold debate (7th January 2011)

• Industry Update December 2010 - read background regarding GST Threshold for online imports.

The newly formed coalition of retailer and wholesaler associations - the Fair Imports Alliance – said calls from retail giants for an immediate reduction of the GST threshold did little to address the more significant issue of systematic abuse of current regulations for imported goods.

2010 has continued a decade of dominance with bicycles outselling cars each year for the past decade by over 2,000,000. Over 11.5million bikes were sold in that time.

Selling over 1.3million bikes in 2010, the Australian bicycle industry is now showing clear signs of returning to its record levels of 2007. These figures represent a 12% increase from the previous year and a 67% increase from 2001.

• Download Media Release ‐ Bikes outsell cars by 2,000,000 (PDF, 75kb)

Australia's Transport Ministers have outlined a new National Cycling Strategy, which aims to double the number of cyclists by 2016. The Australian Transport Council of Federal, State and Territory Transport Ministers, which met for the first time since the federal election, endorsed the Australian National Cycling Strategy 2011-16 in Melbourne last week.

The Ministers say they are serious about tackling climate change and traffic congestion as well as encouraging healthier lifestyles in our cities and regional communities. The data available shows that there were more than 1.9 million people cycling in Australia in 2008, up 21% over just three years. In addition, bicycles have out-sold cars every year over the last 10 years, with half of all Australian households owning at least one bike.

Four transport organisations have joined forces today to urge all political parties to commit to tasking the Productivity Commission to report on the costs of urban congestion, road accidents, environmental degradation, climate change and energy security associated with Australia’s current transport use.

This will be a positive first step in ensuring that major political parties implement reliable, safe and sustainable transport systems.

A joint letter was sent by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), Bus Industry Confederation (BIC), Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) and International Association of Public Transport (UITP), urging the Productivity Commission to report on the true social costs of transportation within the Australian context.

• Joint Media Release: A step towards a reliable, safe and sustainable transport system for Australia (PDF, 98 kb)
• The Greens: Media Release - Greens strongly back transport industry call (19 August 2010)
  

Major political parties have been urged to embrace active transport as part of the policy cure for the challenges of chronic disease, climate change, congestion and pollution.

The call was made today by a unique partnership of organisations from the health, transport and local government sectors.

The five groups - The Australian Local Government Association, Bus Industry Confederation, Cycling Promotion Fund, the National Heart Foundation of Australia and the International Association of Public Transport - today launched a policy framework,

Ausbike 2010 Melbourne Bike Expo is on again at the Melbourne Showgrounds from 21 - 23 August 2010. There will be over one hundred exhibitors including the Cycling Promotion Fund stand.

Not only will bikes be showing but also an unimaginable array of accessories to go with your bike and your lifestyle.

This show is an absolute must-not-miss event for anyone interested in bikes or who works in the bicycle industry.