The Australian Greens have pledged $1 billion in funding to ensure that bike riders have the freedom to ride safely for every journey. The Greens package would create a comprehensive network of bicycle routes across our cities and regional areas.
\n\u201cEvery bike rider death on Australian roads is a preventable tragedy and almost all are a failure of our infrastructure\u201d said Senator Janet Rice, Australian Greens transport spokesperson.
\n\u201cAn annual average of 38 people killed while bike riding on our roads is a sobering figure, and with over 12,000 people hospitalised after bike crashes in a year, it\u2019s clear that our roads aren\u2019t safe for bike riders.\u201d
\n\u201cWhile most Australians own a bike, most people don\u2019t ride regularly because of the lack of safe bike paths and lanes. The Greens $1 billion funding over four years will make Australia a safer and easier place to cycle.\u201d
\n\u201cThe public want a network of safe continuous routes that connect directly and integrate smoothly with our public transport network and key destinations such as schools and shopping centres .\u201d
\n\u201cWe will invest in infrastructure that better integrates cycling and public transport, supports cycling for commuting and creates a network of cycling links for local and longer trips.\u201d
\nThe Greens bike package also includes support for infrastructure projects to integrate facilities designed for cycling, such as secure high standard bicycle parking, showers and lockers, investment in safe and secure bike storage, expanding the number of separated bike paths, and boosting bike tourism.
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