Early in 2008, the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, sought information on ways to invest in genuine regional economic development and community infrastructure.

The Cycling Promotion Fund made a submission into this inquiry, proposing that investment be directing in areas that assist the Commonwealth meet challenges in public health, climate change, liveability, high fuel prices and regional economic growth.

With this in mind, it was proposed that cycling infrastructure represents a strong, evidence-based investment that will assist in the future sustainability and prosperity of Australia’s regions.

• Click here to read the CPF Submission - Inquiry into a New Regional Development Funding Program (PDF file, 2.67 MB)