Hi all,
important message concerning the National Cycling
Strategy.

Note: forwarded message attached.


Yarra Bicycle Users Group
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Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North,
Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,
Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill, Richmond
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Dear YarraBUG

The draft new National Cycling Strategy is up for public comment, but only
until Monday (16th May).

The introduction is full of wonderful words about the importance of having a
national cycling strategy and that what makes countries' strategies
successful is dedicated funding and an implementation plan. This strategy
has neither and shows only the total lack of commitment by the Commonwealth
Government.

We need much more if the country is to benefit from health (and health
budget), greenhouse gas emissions, air quality and other government,
community and individual advantages of increased cycling.

PLEASE go to http://www.ghd.com.au/auscycling_draft.htm

It will take you just a minute to put a comment in the first box, “Overall
Strategy” to say it must include funds allocated for implementation,
measurable benchmarks and an intergovernmental body to implement the
strategy. If you like you can take the time to rate and comment on the “Key
Actions” further down the page. Then "submit".

If you want to know more, see www.cyclingpromotionalliance.com.au or
www.abc.dotars.gov.au/downloads/NationalCyclingStrategy_Draft_12April2005.pd
f if you want to read the draft strategy (863kb).

Can you please let me know when you’ve given your feedback?

It is crucial that we have a decent national cycling strategy - one that
will actually deliver and lead to increases in cycling – for everyone's
benefit.

Many thanks for your help

Fiona
MASSBUG (Sydney)