[YarraBUG-list] State Election - Party Policies

[Nicholas Dow]

ALP Transport policy:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/41767348/Going-Places-Better-Transport-for-All-Victorians

"Many Victorians enjoy cycling either to work or for fun. We understand 
how important cycling is as a greener and healthier transport option. 
That's why the Brumby Labor Government has connected more cyclists to 
higher quality bike paths and lanes and opened Melbourne Bike Share, which 
is now operating from 50 sites with helmets at over 40 central locations"

On bikes at railway stations:

"more parking and bike storage will be built" (presumably parking=cars)

Park and Ride and bike cage initiatives are to get $M56.8 - how much of 
that is for expensive car parks and how much for secure bicycle parking? 
Why do these get lumped together? 
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The Greens have posted a 6-point plan for cycling on their website:

http://vic.greens.org.au/content/bicycle-action-plan

In Melbourne, 53% of car trips are less than 5km and many of these trips 
could be made by bicycle instead.

To achieve this it is essential that people feel safe and comfortable 
riding, as research suggests the main issue holding people back from 
embracing cycling is the perception that it is not safe.

The Greens' Six Point bicycle action plan:

1. Increase the cycling budget
2. Provide more space for bicycles on the roads.
3. Protect vulnerable road users via the law
4. Introduce a 30km speed limit
5. Safety upgrade for entire inner and regional cities
6. Building for increased bicycle use in outer suburbs and rural areas

See the full plan at: 
http://vic.greens.org.au/sites/vic.greens.org.au/files/Greens_Bicycle_v3.pdf
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Bill Cawte, independent candidate for Brunswick. (For those YarraBug 
members in the electorate of Brunswick)
"Better Bike Paths Now"
http://www.betterbikepathsnow.com.au

Policies for Brunswick, election 2010 Victoria

    * Construction of a Melbourne to Bendigo Rail Trail, along the former 
Heathcote line. Regional economic stimulus through cycle tourism.
    * State Government to override Melbourne City Council and devise a 
sensible shared access regime for cyclists and pedestrians to Melbourne's 
‘garden' parks. Safer access to the CBD for less confident cyclists.
    * Glass beverage container deposit legislation. More recycling, and 
fewer punctures! Let's make our city ‘barefoot safe'.
    * Upgrade the Westgate Bridge Bike Punt and run it 24/7.  Bike access 
for the South West.
    * Traffic fines graduated according to income, and penalties for 
different vehicle classes to reflect potential for causing damage. Common 
sense and equity in traffic penalties.
    * Custodial sentences and destructive impoundment for road rage 
against cyclists or pedestrians. Rein in the hoon element and make the 
streets more inviting for less confident riders.
    * Urgent resuscitation of music education in state primary schools. 
Fairness and cultural values in education.

See also map of Brunswick proposed bike routes on the home page.

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Unable to find any bicycle policy on the Liberal Party website.  If you 
know of any, please reply!
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