FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN COMMITMENTS

AGF Media

May 17, 2019

News item

On the eve of the 2019 Federal Election, here are links to cycling related commitments made by the major political parties:

Australian Greens – ‘$1 Billion for Bikes’

Policy focus (verbatim):

• Create a network of safe and continuous bicycle routes

• Develop end-of-trip facilities (such as showers and lockers) that encourage cycling

• Invest in safe and secure bicycle storage at train stations and major hubs

• Make cycling safer by creating separated bicycle lanes, prioritising high-risk corridors

• Boost bike tourism by building regional bike trails and facilities

Australian Labor Party – ‘National Bike Strategy’

Policy focus: 

• $260 million to upgrade cycling paths

• ALP to partner to State and Territory governments to increase investment

• Plan to involve targeting missing links and growing cycling tourism

Liberal Party of Australia – ‘Keeping Australians Safe on Our Roads’

Policy focus: 

• General road improvements

• Driver education and awareness initiatives

• Road safety investment – ANCAP, Australasian College of Road Safety among others

• No specific mention of cycling initiatives