BIKEast has endorsed the Better Streets Federal Election campaign –
With the federal election approaching, we have a critical opportunity to push for real investment in walking and cycling across Australia.
For the last two decades the Australian Government has invested just $0.90 per person annually —far below what’s needed. We’re calling for an increase to $15 per person per year, a modest 2% of the roads budget, to ensure safer and more accessible streets for all.
The
Australian Automobile Association, representing 9.3 million car club members nationally through RACV, RACQ, RACWA, NRMA and others, says they’re aligned with our campaign, stating that: “
The next Australian Government must commit to increased funding for active transport links to ensure… net zero,
improved congestion and road safety.”
This article in The Conversation highlights how Australia lags behind on active transport investment, despite the well-documented benefits for health, local traffic congestion, climate and road safety.
We’re inviting organisations, individuals and academics nationwide to combine our efforts in asking political candidates to commit to $400 million per year for essential walking and cycling infrastructure.
We encourage you to add your individual and/or organisation’s endorsement to the Open Letter here:
https://www.betterstreets.org.au/2025-federal-election
By joining this effort, you’ll be part of a national push to make our streets safer, healthier, and more accessible for everyone.
Looking forward to your support!
Better Streets board members Sam Johnson and Sara Stace, here with Stephen Hodge of We Ride, met with politicians at Parliament House, Canberra in June 2023.
