 Bicycles outsell cars in Australia - sales top 1.4 million in 2007
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.
Bicycle journeys to work jump 22% across Australia
Soaring petrol prices, concern about climate change and crippling traffic congestion have contributed to the increase in people choosing to cycle to work.
Please click on these link below to find out more about the ride to work trends based on the 2006 census.
Cycling participation in Australia
Cycling has become the 4th most popular physical activity in Australia with more than 1.6 million adults cycling in 2006, an increase of 17% from 2001.
Cost of physical inactivity in Australia
According to a study published by Medibank Private, the cost of inactive Australian adults is $1.5 billion a year. Almost 9 million Australian adults are not doing enough physical activity. People who regularly cycle save the Government millions of dollars in health care costs.
Oil price trends
Soaring petrol prices have been one of the factors motivating Australians to replace some of their car trips with the bicycle.
Healthy and Active Transport (HEAT) Proposal
National cycling organizations and over 60 councils are calling on the Federal Government to increase investment for cycling infrastructure. The HEAT program would see $50 million per annum funding from the Commonwealth directly to local government for walking and cycling infrastructure projects.
Cycling > Moving Australia Forward
A discussion on the social, economic and environmental benefits of cycling
Cycling Issue Sheets
A comprehensive series of Issue Sheets have been developed to provide information to the media on health, transport, environmental and economic issues related to cycling.
Click on the following links to download these short, easy-to-read Issue Sheets which include valuable facts and figures.
The team at the CPF like to wish you all the best for 2008 and we look forward to providing you with up to date information on cycling trends.
Rosemarie Speidel
Program Director
Cycling Promotion Fund
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