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Hi all, <br>
<br>
Here's interesting media release from Luke Donnellans office - is
the new Safer Cyclists and Pedestrians Fund the return of the long
lost Victorian Bicycle Budget in another form? <br>
<br>
Note that the community consultation sessions are predominantly
outside inner Melbourne - so please attend either the Melbourne or
Box Hill sessions if that's where you are.<br>
<br>
cheers,<br>
<br>
Chris<br>
<br>
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<br>
<b>Providing A Better Plan For Cycling In Victoria (Tuesday 20
October 2015) Minister for Roads and Road Safety</b><br>
<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/providing-a-better-plan-for-cycling-in-victoria">http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/providing-a-better-plan-for-cycling-in-victoria</a><br>
<br>
The Andrews Labor Government is updating Victoria’s cycling strategy
so that it best provides for the future, and wants to hear from
cyclists and road users.<br>
<br>
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan today opened the
Bike Futures Conference and announced the beginning of community
consultation from October to December this year.<br>
<br>
The Government is making an unprecedented investment – through the
$100 million for the Safer Cyclists and Pedestrians Fund – in
infrastructure that keeps cyclists and pedestrians safe on our
roads.<br>
<br>
The cycling strategy will help to guide the establishment of Active
Transport Victoria which will be responsible for delivering the
strategy’s objectives.<br>
<br>
It will also incorporate the Government’s commitment to improving
safety and increasing participation, and will guide future cycling
investment.<br>
<br>
<b>Cyclists and other road users will be able to provide feedback by
completing an online survey at: </b><br>
<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/transport/cycling-and-walking/cycling/cycling-projects/cycling-strategy">http://economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/transport/cycling-and-walking/cycling/cycling-projects/cycling-strategy</a><br>
<br>
Make a formal submission by email at
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:cycling.strategy@ecodev.vic.gov.au">cycling.strategy@ecodev.vic.gov.au</a> or participating in community
consultation sessions at key metropolitan and regional locations.<br>
<br>
Feedback from the consultation will be incorporated into a draft
updated strategy, which will be made available for comment before
being finalised for release in mid-2016.<br>
<br>
Quotes attributable to Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke
Donnellan<br>
<br>
“We’re working to support cycling, as part of how people will travel
around our state now and in the future.”<br>
<br>
“Our strategy will reflect the Government’s commitment to improving
safety and increasing participation in cycling.”<br>
<br>
“We want cyclists and road users to jump online or come to a
workshop, to help us provide a strong plan for the future of cycling
in Victoria.”<br>
<br>
<b>Community Consultation Sessions </b><br>
<br>
Venue details<br>
<ul>
<li>Monday, 16 November 2015, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Box Hill Town
Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill 3128</li>
<li>Thursday, 19 November 2015, 6.00pm to 8.00pm Traralgon
Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning,71 Hotham St,
Traralgon 3844</li>
<li>Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Laverton Community
Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton 3028</li>
<li>Thursday, 26 November 2015, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Wangaratta
Performing Arts Centre, 33-37 Ford Street, Wangaratta 3677</li>
<li>Monday, 30 November 2015, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Casey Council
Chamber, 340-350 Princes Highway, Narre Warren 3805</li>
<li>Thursday, 3 December 2015, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Plenty Ranges Art
and Convention Centre, 35 Ferres Blvd, South Morang 3752</li>
<li>Monday, 7 December 2015, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Melbourne Town
Hall, Swanston Hall, 90-120 Swanston St, Melbourne 3000</li>
<li>Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 6:00pm to 8:00pm The Capital, 50
View Street, Bendigo 3550</li>
<li>Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 6:00pm to 8:00pm The Provincial
Ballarat, 121 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350</li>
<li>Thursday, 10 December 2015, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Geelong
Conference Centre, Adams Court, Eastern Park Circuit, Geelong
3219</li>
</ul>
****<br>
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