Cycle South East
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Overview:
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Cycle South East was launched in 1999 and is an initiative of the integrated regional transport plan for the region. The 25-year plan maps out an integrated transport system to cope with the growing demands of the region, and includes strategies to manage the growth in car travel by promoting alternative modes of transport, such as cycling.
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Location:
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South East
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Benefits:
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Cycling is a great recreational pursuit. It is healthy, inexpensive, and benefits the community and the environment. Cycling is also an important part of south east Queensland's transport network — yet one quarter of Queensland adults who own bikes never use them.
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Regions:
- Metropolitan Region, South Coast Region, North Coast Region
Project info
Introduction
Cycle South East was launched in 1999 and is an initiative of the integrated regional transport plan for the region. The 25-year plan maps out an integrated transport system to cope with the growing demands of the region, and includes strategies to manage the growth in car travel by promoting alternative modes of transport, such as cycling.
Aims
In this plan, the government has set a target to increase cycling in south east Queensland. We want to increase bike use from two to eight per cent of all trips by 2011. While this target is ambitious, it can be done with the support of local government, private enterprise, cycling interest groups and the broader community. Change is essential if we are to maintain the liveability of our region. Cycle South East details how this challenge can be met, and addresses factors that discourage people from cycling more often.
Actions
Cycle South East aims to improve conditions for cyclists and encourage more people to get on their bikes.
The initiative will:
- provide more facilities for cyclists, such as bike racks, lockers, showers and change rooms. These facilities will be made available at workplaces, universities and public transport interchanges
- make cycling safer by increasing road user awareness through education campaigns
- ensure cycling is considered during the planning stage of new developments
- improve access and convenience for cyclists through the development of cycle networks, for example, the South Bank pedestrian cycle bridge
- develop public education campaigns, such as 'Share the road'.
State and local governments have already demonstrated their commitment to cycling by investing significant amounts of money into cycling initiatives. For example, key regional links have been provided with the Western Freeway bike path, Indooroopilly bike bridge and the South East Freeway bike path. Many local governments throughout south east Queensland have already developed cycle networks. Cycle South East will build on these achievements and provide a coordinated approach to cycling in the future.
So next time you go to jump in your car for a short trip, why not consider cycling instead? Do it with the knowledge that you are contributing to a cleaner environment, less congestion on our roads, and improving your health.
Cycling facts:
- on average, adults with bikes ride them 64 times a year
- approximately 100 bikes can be produced from the materials used to produce a single motor vehicle
- the cost of buying a bike is approximately one per cent of the cost of buying a car
- up to 20 bikes can be stored in the space required for one car
- regular cycling reduces the risk of heart disease by half.
Publications
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Due to the age of this document, copies of the complete report are not avaliable electronically.
Sections
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Contact details
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The Regional Manager +61 7 3146 1513 |
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Links
Visit our cycling pages for more information on cycling in Queensland, safety and road rules, a bike user guide and more.
For more detailed information on cycle maps and cycling initiatives in your local area, contact your local council:
Bicycle user groups:
