"A further update on the Bicycle SA, Cycling SA and the Bicycle Institute of SA meeting with Minster Conlon...at this meeting Minister Conlon determined that he would absorb the Office for Cycling and Walking within his Department as a way of being better informed on cycling needs. One proven outcome of this structural shift is that the OCW is now engaged at the ?pointy end' of the rail network electrification program. This will ensure that the needs of cyclists have a louder voice within the department as key rail infrastructure decisions are made. We seek safer access to stations, more parking facilities at stations and greater access for bikes on trains - not to mention the opportunity to develop cycle ways along rail corridors.
Quote from a News Release of June 10 2009 from the Minister for Transport..."As part of the $2.6 billion rail program of which the State Government has committed $2 billion, I have asked the Department that cycling be considered in the early planning stages for these projects to ensure that facilities for cyclists are provided in an integrated fashion," Minister Conlon said.If you have an opinion on this directive, we would ask that you email the Minister on
minister.conlon@saugov.sa.gov.au "
This is out of the Bike SA e-newsletter.
Great news
What a difference it make when those in decision making positions also ride!
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