1. WA Cycling Infrastructure at a Strategic Level Craig Wooldridge Director Network Planning Moving People

2. Recent Change in Approach Cycling Infrastructure staff relocated to the Network Planning-Moving People Team in late March 2010. The planning for all transport modes involving moving people is now integrated in one team (excludes heavy rail, retained by PTA). Bikewest is retained for education, promotion and travel behaviour change.

3. The Role of the Cycling Infrastructure Team Primarily a strategic planning focus. The functions of DoT and Main Roads will be reviewed to clarify strategic and operational roles.

4. Key Activities-Cycling Infrastructure Review of the Perth Bicycle Network Plan. Local Bike Grants. Development of concept designs and costings for the missing PSP’s within a 15km radius of the Perth CBD (with Main Roads and the PTA). Revision of delivery methods for PSP’s. Seeking funding for the construction of PSP’s. Advice to other agencies and local government.

5. Moving People Plan-Perth and Peel Regions A strategic plan is in the early stages of development. The plan will focus on all modes of transport for moving people with a medium to long term focus. The plan will tie in with Directions 2031. Due for completion of a draft plan by mid 2012.

6. Investment in Cycling over the Past 10 Years $85m has been invested by the State Government. A mix of major projects, grants and minor works. All new major projects must include provision for cycling.

7. 2009/10 Expenditure (State Government) Capital expenditure on infrastructure for motorised vehicles - $604m (Main Roads). Capital expenditure on infrastructure for cycling/walking (DoT and Main Roads)- $3.1m. Cycling expenditure is 0.5% of total capital expenditure.

8. 2010/11 Grants $1million PBN grants. $750,000 RBN grants. $910,000 allocated to PSP’s.

9. Grant Changes for 2011/12 Grant categories reduced from 7 to 4 and $50,000 cap removed. The overall level of funding remains unchanged. Categories as follows: 1.Bike Lanes (On-Road) ($200,000). 2.Paths ($600,000). 3.Local Bike Plans ($100,000). 4.Other Infrastructure ($100,000). $910,000 is reserved for PSP projects.

10. Funding Levels for the PBN and Regional Grants

11. Construction Cost Escalation $6.5m in 1997/98 is the equivalent of $10.7m in 2010/11

12. Key challenges in the Short Term Seeking and obtaining additional funding for Cycling Infrastructure. Defining key priorities beyond PSP’s. Improving cycling facilities in the Perth CBD. Road User behaviours. Enforcement.