Pedal Power ACT | Advocacy

Advocating for your issue

If you would like to see improvements in cycling conditions in Canberra, there are a few good places you can start.

Become a Pedal Power advocate

There’s strength in numbers: consider joining one of our advocacy teams. Contact advocacy@pedalpower.org.au to find out how we can help you improve cycling conditions.

Put in a Fix My Street request to ACT Government

Let them know directly what issue you would like fixed or improved.

Go straight to the top

The ACT is a small jurisdiction and Members of the Legislative Assembly can be relatively accessible. Your representation can make a real difference to outcomes for cycling.

Here are some tips for writing to an MLA:

Get to know your MLAs. The ACT Legislative Assembly website lists the MLAs and how to contact them.
Make sure you check details as MLAs and their portfolios can change.
Contact all parties. Backbench, opposition and cross bench MLAs may take up the issue with government on your behalf, particularly if it relates to their electorate or portfolio.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Attach a photo to make it clear what the problem is
Be concise. Politicians get a lot of correspondence and brevity will help yours stand out from the crowd.
Be professional. Provide your name and contact details to ensure a reply.