Bicycle Queensland congratulates the State Government for its investment in a healthier happier Queensland through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants.

We particularly welcome the regional focus of these grants.

“It is great to see regional councils such as Somerset, Cassowary Coast, Douglas Shire, Mt Isa and Goondiwindi investing in improvements to their cycling networks,” said BQ’s Director of Advocacy, Andrew Demack. “Bicycle Queensland has worked closely with regional advocates and Councils across Queensland, and we welcome the outcome of those endeavours. Our face-to-face visits with BQ members and bicycle user groups across the State are an important mechanism of checking in with local advocates as these projects progress.”

We also commend the larger regional councils such as Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Fraser Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan and Moreton Bay for putting forward worthwhile projects that will help people have safer options when they decide to cycle or walk for transport or recreation.

Every dollar invested in safe cycling infrastructure returns $5 to the community in health and economic benefits, according to the State Government’s own research. Cycling and walking infrastructure is the best value-for-money investment that the Queensland Government can make.

We encourage the Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mr Mickelberg to continue to grow the Queensland Government’s commitment to active transport. Every person who decides to cycle, walk or scoot to their destinations is one less car clogging up the roads of Queensland.

You can look at all the grants that have been funded on the TMR website.