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Mayoral support required for new federal funding to local government
The purpose of this email is to update you on the Australian cycling sector's proposal in the lead up to the federal election and request a short letter of support. As you are aware, many councils lack the funding to provide appropriate walking and cycling infrastructure.
In the lead up to the federal election, the Australian cycling sector has developed an infrastructure proposal called the Healthy and Active Transport (HEAT) program.
The HEAT program proposes that the Federal Government establish a funding package of $50m per year, direct to local government, for walking and cycling projects.
Your support is needed
In order to advance this proposal, we urgently require a show of support from local government. Letters from council staff and Councillors will be very important in these weeks leading to the federal election. They can be very basic letters, simply stating that council supports greater funding for walking and cycling. Other points to consider for inclusion:
- Council has plans for infrastructure projects within their strategy that remain unfunded
- Details of a particular local project that might benefit
- The importance of improved active transport amenity for your community
Please address letters to:
Rosemarie Speidel
Program Director
Cycling Promotion Fund
PO Box 3052
Auburn Victoria 3123
Due to the urgency of this proposal, please email letters as attachments to:
policyATcyclingpromotion.com.au (replace AT with @)
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
About Cycling Promotion Fund
 The Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) is an initiative of the Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd. to enable the industry to work collectively to promote cycling.
It works with business, government and the community to make Australia more bicycle friendly.
Our vision is an Australia where cycling is a safe, convenient and accessible activity for people of all ages.
Feel free to contact us should you require further information or wish to order hard copies of any of the above documents.
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