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<p>As the end of 2008 draws near, the Cycling Promotion Fund reflects on
both our activities to promote cycling and other developments in Australia
and around the world to encourage this healthy, sustainable and affordable
form of transport and physical activity. <br/></p><p>The last twelve months
have continued to see growing awareness of the need to cut greenhouse gas
emissions and traffic congestion. </p><p></p>
<p>Coupled with the desire to live healthier, physically active lifestyles
and minimize expenditure on petrol, cycling is truly experiencing a
renaissance reflective of its contribution to contemporary challenges.
<br/></p><p>As the Australian and international economy continues to slow,
cycling is well positioned as an affordable option, for both individuals
and governments, looking to make the most of their modest budget.</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:
12pt;">Cycling Promotion Fund working at the national level to boost
cycling investment</span></span></strong></p>
<p>The Cycling Promotion Fund has been busy preparing submissions to the
numerous inquiries and reviews currently taking place at the national
level. Cycling is increasingly seen as an effective response to many
challenges that face the Commonwealth and our work serves to highlight
the opportunity that cycling presents for the Rudd Government.
<br/></p><p>Nominations for the 2008 Australian Bicycling Achievement
Awards
close on December 19. Maybe you know of a hard-working person in your
area, a cycling group,
local school, bicycle shop, bicycle-friendly business, local council or
shire, councillor, politician or an organisation that deserves
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<p>As 2009 draws near, a number of issues have emerged that place cycling
in a position of increased national importance. Climate
change, a slowing economy, congestion and obesity are all issues in which
the bicycle has a role to play.</p><p>The Cycling Promotion Fund has worked
hard in 2008 to get cycling on the agenda and will energetically continue
our efforts in 2009.</p>
<p></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" dir="ltr"><br/></p><p
style="font-weight: bold;" dir="ltr">Rosemarie Speidel, <br/></p><p
dir="ltr"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Program Director</span><br
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the community to make Australia more bicycle friendly.
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