After 10 years at the CPF Rosemarie has decided it is time for a change in direction.

• Changes at the Cycling Promotion Fund (PDF file, 20kb)
  

It is terrific to see that some councils are supporting bicycle recycling schemes. Those schemes provide a range of community benefits including

• Providing access to low cost transport for people who do not have access to bicycles
• Providing practical training for participants who restore bicycles
  
• Reducing the number of bikes going to land fills.

The $40 million National Bike Paths Project Fund will see the roll-out of more than 170 cycling infrastructure projects around Australia.

Those projects will not only provide local employment but also will play an instrumental role in encouraging healthy lifestyles, by making it easier for people to cycle or walk in their local neighbourhood. 

The CPF team has compiled lists of successful projects announced so far by state.

Media Release 14 October 2009

Today’s announcements by the Minister for Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, naming the  first major cycling infrastructure projects to be funded under the $40m Cycle Paths Fund has been warmly welcomed by the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA), Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) and Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA).

News from Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival: City of Melbourne Road Harmony Short Film Competition

The City of Yarra in Victoria has a new Bicycle Strategy available for public submission. The draft strategy seeks to establish a long term vision for cycling in Yarra. It details actions and timelines for improvements to the on and off road bicycle network and other infrastructure (including bike parking facilities) so Council maximises bicycle use in Yarra.

The Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) is committed to promoting and encouraging cycling and advocating for policies and investments to make cycling accessible, safe and convenient.

We strongly believe that making our communities more cycle friendly can help Australians fight climate change, address the obesity epidemic, reduce congestion and make our cities more liveable and of course help many more people realise just how much fun riding a bike is!

Don’t miss this great opportunity to gain practical advice and information on innovative policies and practices used by companies to encourage staff to cycle.