The Australian Bicycle Council (ABC) was established in 1999 to oversee the implementation of the first Australian National Cycling Strategy. The ABC consists of representatives from Australian, State, Territory and local government agencies with lead or significant involvement in cycling, as well as community groups, non-government cycling organisations and the bicycle industry. The role of the ABC is to: • oversee and coordinate implementation of the Australian National Cycling Strategy • provide a forum for the sharing of information between stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Strategy • maintain a repository of information and resources relevant to providing for and promoting increased cycling in Australia. This is Australia’s third National Cycling Strategy (NCS). Since the first strategy which was introduced in 1999, the Australian Bicycle Council has played a role coordinating, implementing and reporting on the strategy. The National Cycling Strategy 2011-16 was approved by ministers in November 2010. The Strategy aims to double the number of people cycling in Australia by 2016.The Strategy has six key priorities and objectives. • Monitoring and evaluation: improve monitoring and evaluation of cycling programs and develop a national decision-making process for investment in cycling. • Cycling promotion: promote cycling as both a viable and safe mode of transport and an enjoyable recreational activity. • Infrastructure and facilities: create a comprehensive and continuous network of safe and attractive routes to cycle and end-of-trip facilities. • Integrated planning: consider and address cycling needs in all relevant transport and land use planning activities. • Safety: enable people to cycle safely. • Guidance and best practice: support the development of nationally consistent guidance for stakeholders to use and share best practice across jurisdictions. (Author/publisher)
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