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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