This report provides an overview of progress towards the objectives of the National Cycling Strategy 2011-16. The Australian Bicycle Council’s National Cycling Participation Survey provided the baseline for the Strategy’s target of doubling the number of people cycling in Australia by 2016. In this first year of the strategy Australian states and territories invested $89.08 million in cycling related infrastructure, education and promotion to reach that target. 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. 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 Strategy has six key priorities and objectives. • 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. • Monitoring and evaluation: improve monitoring and evaluation of cycling programs and develop a national decision-making process for investment in cycling. • 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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