Bicycle Victoria
Victoria's peak organisation for cycling and Australia's largest. They have comprehensive information on all aspects of cycling from infrastructure to events to behaviour change to etiquette. BV has developed resources focussed on assisting and engaging local governments to develop high quality cycling infrastructure and encouraging community participation, including the Ride to Work Day event and guides to road design that are inclusive of walking and motorised vehicle needs. The cycling section of Thinking Transport has links to specific BV resources.
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Posted: 20-7-2004
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Cycling Promotion Fund
The Cycling Promotion Fund is a Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd. initiative established in 1999 to help the bicycle industry take collective action to increase bicycle use. The fundamental aim of the fund is: Promote cycling in Australia by building strategic partnerships and funding and supporting campaigns which promote bicycle use. The CPF are a highly effective advocacy organisation and have some good resources on cycling on their website.
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Posted: 15-7-2004
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Department of Infrastructure - Transport Division
The website of the Transport Division of Department of Infrastructure (DOI) provides comprehensive and up to date information on all transport activities that the State of Victoria is involved in: "The (DOI) is responsible for helping deliver an integrated transport network across Victoria. DOI coordinates and monitors the public transport system, as well as preparing and implementing strategies to ensure roads and public transport services complement one another."
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Posted: 12-8-2004
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Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria has the primary responsibility for most shared paths for walking and cycling, called the Metropolitan Trail Network, and funds local governments for park based bike paths through their Agency Grants Program.
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Posted: 22-7-2004
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VicRoads
VicRoads manages the Victorian road network and its use as an integral part of the overall transport system. VicRoads works to achieve improved access, safety and mobility for Victoria's road users. As well as road management for private vehicles and freight, VicRoads is a key agency in bicycle infrastructure delivery, safety design and programs, and community education on road and traffic issues.
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Posted: 20-7-2004
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