Posts Tagged ‘sustainable transport’
Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards: Nominations open
Posted in Policies, Research, Seeking by cyclingpromotionfund on December 8th, 2011
Winners - Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards 2010
There is one month to go to nominate our local cycling individuals and communities to be acknowledged for their efforts in the 10th Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards. Maybe you know of a local advocate, bike shop, school, educational institution, or bicycle-friendly local business that promotes cycling and goes that extra mile. Or have you been to an inspirational cycling event that deserves recognition. The Awards will be presented at a ceremony in Canberra in early 2012 that will attended by federal politicians and representatives from national organisations and peak bodies in health, transport and the bicycle industry.
Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards Nominations
Awards nominations can be made online or via a form downloaded from: www.cyclingawards.com.au Please contact the Cycling Promotion Fund on (03) 9863 8646 or email office@cyclingpromotion.com.au if you have any additional questions about making a nomination.
Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards Categories
- Professional of the Year Award
- Volunteer of the Year Award
- Cycling Organisation Achievement Award
- Local Government Achievement Award
- Educational Institution Achievement Award
- Cycling Friendly Business Award
- Contribution by a Politician Award
- Bicycle Retailer Achievement Award
- National Media Achievement Award
- Special Initiative or Event to Promote Cycling Award
Application forms and entry must be lodged by the closing date of 5pm, Friday 14th December 2011.
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D.I.Y Bike Workshop
Posted in Events, Movements by paula on August 1st, 2011
| 13 August , 2011 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 3:30 pm |
With hands on guidance from Port Phillip EcoCentre staff, learn how to maintain your bicycle including fixing punctures, taking wheels off (and putting them back on!), adjusting brakes, saddles and handlebars.
In the event of poor weather, this event will be run indoors, nearby the SeaBaths – look out for more information on the A-Frame in front of the Seabaths (on the foreshore).
Saturday, 13 August
2pm-3.30pm
Location: St Kilda Sea Baths, next to bike path along foreshore
Cost: $10
Bookings essential. Phone: 9534 0670
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Cargo Bike Picnic
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on February 18th, 2011
| 27 February , 2011 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 2:00 pm |
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Summer Sustainable Transport Campaign: ZCM
Posted in Movements by Kate Archdeacon on February 10th, 2011
Source: Zero Carbon Moreland
Image: Cyclovia in Bogota on StreetFilms – see more at the Sustainable Transport Snapshots event
Zero Carbon Moreland are running a three month long sustainable transport campaign from Feb-April. Each month they will be emphasising a different transport theme – and in this month the theme is public transport and sustainable car use. See what information and events are on below and get involved!
- Greening car travel – Some tips for the many people have no option but to use a car
- ZCM Social Night Discussion – Sustainable transport theme, with guest speaker
- Sustainable Transport Snapshots film night – Short videos from inspiring projects around the world
- Community Group profile – Public Transport User’s Association
- ZCM Participant profile – Charmaine Chew
- Victoria’s public transport – What can we expect from the Baillieu government on public transport
Visit Zero Carbon Moreland for more information.
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A Local Car for the Silent Highway: Alfred Deakin Eco-Innovation Lectures
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 17th, 2009
It won’t be long until we all drive the silent electric highway.
Richard Canny presents a compelling demonstration of the near future of the family car. Canny is CEO of TH!NK, the Norwegian company that produced its first prototype TH!NKCity electric car in 1991. TH!NK is a car company that aims to change the way people think about cars, by designing emission free and highly efficient modern-city vehicles to meet consumer needs, producing environmentally friendly vehicles in a small-scale ‘low carbon’ production centre.
Electric Horizon: Alfred Deakin Eco-Innovation Lectures
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 16th, 2009
Shai Agassi, founder of Better Place, shares his inspired vision of freeing cars from oil, reducing harmful exhaust, and ushering in a new era of sustainable transportation. He will discuss the economic factors, industry dynamics, geopolitical pressures, and mounting environmental concerns that are combining to drive this profound change, as well as the challenges we face in realising this vision.
Free Seminar for Workplaces: Encouraging Cycling Makes Good Business Sense
Posted in Events by cyclingpromotionfund on July 10th, 2009
Interested in encouraging active and healthy lifestyles, improving staff morale, managing parking demand and reducing the environmental footprint of your company or organisation?
Don’t miss this great opportunity to gain practical advice and information on innovative policies and practices used by companies to encourage staff to cycle.
Topics covered:
- Travel Planning: How to do it and why (Department of Transport, Sustainable Transport Branch)
- End of trip facilities for bicycles: From planning to maintenance (National Australia Bank)
- Encouragement and incentives: Policies and guidelines which work (City of Yarra)
- Cycling as a tool for team building and improving staff morale (Superpartners)
- Setting up a bicycle fleet (Cycling Promotion Fund)
This seminar is held as part of the Ausbike Trade Show which is only open to members of the bicycle industry. Participants of the seminar will gain exclusive access to the Ausbike Trade Show to check out the newest bicycles, accessories and cycling gear.
- When: Monday 17 August 2009, 8:00 am – 9:00 am, Followed by a tour of the Ausbike Trade Show
- Where: Exhibition Pavillion, Melbourne Show Grounds, Epson Road, Ascot Vale
- Cost: FREE
- Limited places available so registration is essential.
- RSVP: By Monday 10 August 2009
- Contact Kathy & Chris at the Cycling Promotion Fund, E: office@cyclingpromotion.com.au T: (03) 9818 5400
- Download the seminar flyer (PDF file, 260kb)
Ride to Work Day 2009
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 7th, 2009
Source: Ride to Work , Bicycle Victoria
Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 14 October 2009 is entering its third year nationally and aiming for a participation of 141,000 workers across Australia.
Ride to Work is a behaviour change program that encourages workers to feel good and have fun by commuting to work by bike and experiencing the health, financial and environmental benefits. Make your ride count and register for free today at http://www.bv.com.au/ride-to-work/ Read the rest of this entry »
Alliance urges Govt to rebalance transport budget
Posted in Policies by Kate Archdeacon on June 24th, 2009
Source: Sustainable Cities, Australian Conservation Foundation
Image: RAATA
A new report by the Rapid Active & Affordable Transport Alliance (RAATA), Investing in sustainable transport: Our clean, green transport future, urges the Federal Government to catch up on years of neglect by investing two thirds of the transport budget in public and active transport measures. Speaking at the report launch in Canberra, ACF executive director Don Henry said public and active transport infrastructure has been neglected for too long and some money allocated to roads should be spent on public and active transport infrastructure.
“Climate change and peak oil are key challenges for Australia. Investment in public and active transport infrastructure will help make Australia more sustainable, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help wean us off our addiction to oil,” Mr Henry said.
Source: Sustainable Cities, Australian Conservation Foundation
The Commonbike Model – Can we borrow your legs for three weeks?
Posted in Models by Devin Maeztri on May 12th, 2009
Bicycle sharing is a public system of transport using a collective of bicycles: Bicycle stations are placed throughout a city where for a small fee you can rent a bicycle, ride it, utilize it, enjoy it, then return it to the same or a different station convenient to your use and location. (Common Bike)
