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CPF: Free Seminar for Workplaces: Encouraging Cycling Makes Good Business Sense

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-07-06T04:20:24Z

The Cycling Promotion Fund is organising and sponsoring a seminar targeted at workplaces to provide them with practical advice and information on innovative policies and practices used by companies to encourage staff to cycle. This seminar is held as part of the Ausbike Trade show which is held in Melbourne on the 16/17 August 2009.

Ballarat aims to become the "mecca" for cycling in January each year

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-06-22T02:34:49Z

Ballarat City Council has secured a deal which will see the city host the Australian Open Road Cycling Championships for the next six years. The new agreement is between Council, Cycling Australia and the event promoter Caribou Publications. Under the agreement the Australian Open Road Cycling Championships will for the first time combine all three national road disciplines - the Time Trial, Road Race and the Criterium as part of the championship series. The economic impact of the event is anticipated to be in excess of $4 million each year, representing an injection of approximately $24 million into the Ballarat economy over the life of the six year contract.

CPF: Australian Government Regional and Local Community Infrastructure (CIP) funding boosts cycling investment around Australia.

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-06-05T02:57:32Z

The Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has recently announced the grants made under the Local and Community Infrastructure program and the CPF is pleased to note that 113 councils have made a commitment to allocate some of the funding received through the CIP program for cycling and shared path infrastructure. Last year the Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) conducted a national awareness campaign for this national local government funding program. Every local council in Australia was contacted by the CPF to raise awareness of the multiple benefits of creating more cycling and walking friendly communities and to encourage them to utilise the CIP funding to expand their network of cycling infrastructure and shared trails.

CPF: E-Bicycles

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-06-01T03:34:57Z

E-bicycles use and sales have seen significant growth around the world, particularly in countries with high bicycle use for transport, as a growing number of people are searching for convenient alternatives transport options. Technological change has seen considerable advances not only in the design of e-bikes but also in batteries and motor technology. Not surprisingly, regulatory change has not kept up with the newest developments.

CPF: Innovative Marketing Campaign

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-05-19T03:49:22Z

Cycling is a great activity to integrate physical activity into daily life. It is terrific to see that State Government Health Departments have recognised this and have developed some great marketing material to promote cycling as part of their campaigns to encourage people to be active for at least 30 minutes a day.

CPF: 2009/10 Budget Highlights

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-05-14T06:00:45Z

The Cycling Promotion Fund has done some research to examine the 2009/10 Budget. It appears that the 2009/10 Budget does not include any new initiatives for cycling but a number of recently announced programs continue to provide opportunities to fund cycling infrastructure projects and initiatives to promote and encourage cycling.

CPF: Information Bulletin, Tuesday 12 May 2009 - Additional details for Cycle Path Fund

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-05-12T06:46:07Z

We have been successful in discussing the issues a number of local government authorities and other organisations have raised with us about the Cycle Path Fund, part of the Jobs Fund administered by the Department of Education, Employment and Work Place Relations (DEEWR). Please also refer to; * CPF: Information Bulletin 21 April 2009 - Government announces details of $40m Cycle Path Fund * Click here for Cycling Promotion Funds Introductory Guide (PDF, 38kb) In a conversation today with a DEEWR Director responsible for the Jobs Fund, we asked about the key areas of:

Cycling Promotion Fund Survey - Help us to help you

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-04-22T13:50:57Z

Australia is faced with a number of health challenges. The Federal Government is seeking input and policy advice on effective strategies to increase physical activity levels to improve community health and wellbeing. The work and activities organised by bicycle user groups, clubs and associations like yours, are playing an instrumental role in inspiring and supporting people to take up and maintain regular physical activity through cycling. To better understand the range and extent of these activities across the country, the Cycling Promotion Fund is undertaking its second national survey that will document: * The size and scope of local and community cycling organisations in Australia * The number of people who regularly participate in local cycling activities and events * The links cycling organisations have in the community * What support would assist local cycling organisations in maintaining and expanding their activities to reach more people.

CPF: Information Bulletin 21 April 2009 - Government announces details of $40m Cycle Path Fund

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-04-21T05:47:15Z

The Australian Government has published details about the applications and assessment process for funding of bicycle infrastructure under its $40m Cycle Paths Fund, announced as part of its Economic Stimulus package. The Fund has been rolled into a $650 million Jobs Fund which will be administered by several government agencies, with the cycle path component under the jurisdiction of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Time lines are tight for funding applications with the submission deadline 22nd May 2009 for funding that will start from the 1st July 2009 and not extend beyond 30th June 2010.

Media Release: Victorian Cycling Strategy

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-03-23T02:34:55Z

From the Premier of Victoria: $115 plan paves the way for Victoria's cycling future (Monday 23 March 2009) Encouraging Victorians to ride their bikes and integrating new and existing cycling infrastructure into the transport network are key features of the $115 million Victorian Cycling Strategy, launched today by Premier John Brumby. Mr Brumby released the strategy today with Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas at North Fitzroy where a new bike and pedestrian bridge will be built over the Merri Creek, linking two important cycling routes. Mr Brumby released the strategy today with Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas at North Fitzroy where a new bike and pedestrian bridge will be built over the Merri Creek, linking two important cycling routes.

CPF:Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards Reflect A National Shift to Pedal Power

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-03-16T03:42:20Z

The 2008 Bicycling Achievement Awards will be presented in Canberra today at an event presided over by former Victorian Premier The Hon Steve Bracks. “We received a record number of high quality nominations from across the country and our winners reflect the very best examples from individuals and groups working to promote and encourage cycling” said Rosemarie Speidel, Program Director at the Cycling Promotion Fund. The National Bicycling Achievement Awards have been held by the Cycling Promotion Fund annually since 2002 and recognise innovation, commitment and achievement in making Australia more bicycle friendly. The Awards will be held at Old Parliament House where finalists will join Federal MP’s and Senators from around Australia to celebrate outstanding achievement in cycling encouragement and promotion.

Australasian Cycling History Conference 2009 in Melbourne

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-03-10T00:58:35Z

The Australasian Cycling History Conference 2009 is the biennial conference for cycle collectors, enthusiasts and historians from Australia and the surrounding region. This event will be hosted by the City Museum, situated in the historic former Treasury Building in the City of Melbourne. - City Museum @ Old Treasury Melbourne, Victoria 17th - 19th April 2009

New Video Clips help cyclists move into top > safely

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-02-20T12:12:37Z

The Cycling Promotion Fund and the Amy Gillett Foundation launch a series of video clips designed to improve road safety at 7.30pm at Federation Square, Friday 20th February as part of the Sustainable Living Festival. The dramatic increase in bicycle rider numbers over recent years has lead to large numbers of relatively inexperienced bicycle riders. These video clips provide bicycle riders and would be riders with practical tips on how to avoid some common hazards when riding in traffic.

CPF: $40 million investment for cycling infrastructure

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-02-12T05:53:43Z

The Australian Government and the Greens have agreed to amendments to the $42 billion economic stimulus package, Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown said today. "We have improved this package to create thousands of green jobs in communities across Australia," Senator Brown said. "These involve approximately half a billion dollars and will create thousands of local green jobs and provide greater assistance to unemployed and low-income Australians."

CPF: Armstrong inspires Australians to get on their bikes

cyclingpromotionfund — 2009-01-23T03:21:55Z

Thousands of Australians are getting on their bike today with this year's Tour Down Under participation event at record numbers. The huge public response to this world class event, a record 7041 participants in the Mutual Community Challenge Tour is a reflection of the growing interest Australians have for cycling. This is more than double last year’s number and well above the 652 riders who participated in the inaugural 2003 Community Challenge event.