Maroondah Bicycle Strategy

It is now widely recognised that developing cycling into a major form of transport provides real social, economic and environmental benefits for the community. This is because cycling provides physical exercise, contributes little to greenhouse gases and requires far cheaper infrastructure than motor vehicles. The benefits that can be achieved by a higher rate of bicycle usage have been recognised and embraced by the Victorian Government in the Melbourne 2030 Strategy. This strategy gives strong support for the need to increase the level of bicycle usage. Achieving this goal is seen as being important to the ability of Melbourne to protect and enhance its position as one of the world's most liveable cities.

The City of Maroondah strongly supports the need to promote bicycle usage in metropolitan Melbourne. This support is clearly voiced in the Maroondah Municipal Strategic Statement, which articulates the need to lift the level of bicycle usage in Maroondah in comparison to the traditional fossil fuel based forms of transport. To achieve this goal, Council recognises the need for a bicycle strategy which provides an effective program of action for promoting cycling in Maroondah.

The Maroondah Bicycle Strategy was adopted by Council in October 2004. The objectives of the Strategy are to support the overall goal of building cycling into an alternative form of transport. The objectives are:

• To use the preparation of the Maroondah Bicycle Strategy as an opportunity to assess bicycle usage in the municipality and to consult with the community and other interested groups as to how to best increase the level of bicycle usage.
• To create a bicycle friendly culture within Maroondah City Council and the community.
• To develop a program to improve bicycle facilities, including a well integrated bicycle network which provides safe and convenient access to key destinations in and around Maroondah.
• To encourage cycling in Maroondah - to get more people riding bicycles more often.

The Strategy is available in the following ways:

• For viewing at Council Service Centres
• on CD-ROM
• Printed copies  - $15
• Download by clicking from the link below.

For further information, or to obtain a copy of the Maroondah Bicycle Strategy , please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33.