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"we can have cycle ways built on or over the train track system  "

"a bit of a PT cock up today   Most obviously showing that having a single track across the harbour with no redundancy for trackwork or malfunction is not on.   Secondly that had more of these people been with bikes there would have been…"

"Nate, I sent a submission from freestylecyclists covering the issue of MHLs.  You can read it on the helmetless riders group discussion, posted last…"

"I don't know if the Govt is serious, but the paper writer(s) probably are. Up to us to support its general thrust and offer criticism. Hard to criticise it page by page, as so much good data and so many worthy references, but in general terms…"

"The government(s) will care when they believe enough people care to write, sway media headlines or affect their popularity.  I think a lot of people do care but perhaps for a lot of different reasons or motivations and perhaps not strongly…"

"Concerning walking, cycling and public transport, conditions here in Australia are really quite bad - just like in the US, I would say. I hate the "bike lanes" they have here, which are very narrow lanes painted on the street next to the…"

"For those last minute artists out there, submissions will now be accepted until 5pm on Wednesday 6 February 2013."

" "If the support for active transport is so good, why is Australia still so car-centric?". Reminding them that 'because Australia is a big country and we need to drive lots' is the WRONG answer. It'll be easy enough to…"

"We have 14 days exactly - lets get cracking.  Say a few words to email activetransport@infrastructure.gov.au on any one of the following - As a discussion paper, the report is a failure.  It doesn't discuss helmet legislation as a…"

"That sounds excellent.   I'll be a signer, bandwidth limited on contribution due to day job and analysing what the roads Minister has just written.   That said, seeing as the CoA signed AU up for the zero casualties aspiration yet…"

"I definitely think it is worthwhile - I was hoping to get EcoTransit to agree to join in the drafting for a joint petition under Go! but we will go it alone if they don't respond soon.  In the meantime, if any SC member  wants to…"

"So are we petitioning, now that Bob has pointed out that it might get something done with our Federal money?"

"Previous topic was here, Senator Ludlum vs Mr Mrdak from IA. http://www.sydneycyclist.com/forum/topics/current-moves-in-the-lobby-for-a-better-deal-for-cycling?commentId=1321712%3AComment%3A358707"

"Ooooh, now we are talking :-)   OT slightly, now have responses from Minister Gay via John Sidoti to the questions we asked around ride to work time. Still digesting, and not sure if these responses are OK to be shared yet."

"And there was an admission from IA that they could fund bicycle projects, if the Fed Govt asked them too. See earlier thread on questions the Federal Greens asked of IA in parliament."

"I agree with you Tim.  We can and should work at all levels to affect change.  The Feds do put up the money (or some part) for many state projects large and small (CoS cycleways included) and can directly or indirectly (through design and…"