Bicycle Network Victoria: Better Transport
2 Victorian Transport Plans
There are a number of Victorian State Government documents that relate to bike riding
A new legislative framework for transport in Victoria
The State Government has released a policy statement (July 2009) that identifies a proposed new Walking and Cycling Act with associated Regulations.
Mainstreaming
'Providing bicycle facilities as part of transport projects' is a Victorian Government Policy that requires the consideration of bicycle facilities in transport projects.
Metropolitan Planning Review
The Baillieu State Government is reviewing the Planning Scheme and processes. This represents an opportunity to get greater consideration for bikes in longer term planning decisions but also short term local developments
Smart Roads
VicRoads are working towards a new approach to meeting transport demand in metropolitan Melbourne. The Network Operating Plan aims to better manage 'people throughput' on roads. The Plan will give priority to the mode which can best achieve this goal in a given corridor. These new rules will favour bike riders as we are a low cost, high volume, space efficient mode.
Victorian Cycling Strategy
The Victorian Cycling Strategy 2009 makes bikes a key component in Victorian Transport Plan, indicating that at last bikes are seen as a fundamental element in transport strategy.