Our advocacy
A stronger voice for every rider.
For over five decades, Pedal Power has helped shape safer streets, better connections and a more bike-friendly Canberra.
Fifty years of pedalling change
Better policy. Better paths. Better everyday rides.
Our advocacy combines community insight, technical expertise and constructive engagement with government, planners and decision-makers. We work for infrastructure, policy and maintenance that make riding safer, more comfortable and more connected.
Current campaigns
Three connections Canberra should not have to wait for.
These projects would close major gaps, separate riders from fast traffic and make cycling a practical choice for more people.
Separate bike lanes on Northbourne Avenue
Northbourne is a major direct cycling route, but painted lanes leave riders exposed to moving traffic and side-street conflicts. We are calling for a continuous, physically separated route.
Read the campaign ↗
Deliver the Woden-to-Civic cycleway
Deliver the safe, separated Woden-to-Civic bike route promised alongside Light Rail Stage 2B, with the cycling connection protected through planning and construction.
Read the campaign ↗
A cycling thoroughfare for the Cotter-Uriarra Loop
Create a safe, high-quality route for families, social riders, recreational cyclists and elite racers on one of Canberra's most valued road cycling loops.
Read the campaign ↗Email Chris Steel MLA
Help us drive reform.
Add your voice by preparing a message to the ACT Minister for Transport. Tell the Government why Northbourne Avenue needs a safe, separated bike lane.
Take action
Support separate bike lanes for Northbourne.
Complete the form to prepare an addressed campaign email.
Our advocacy wins
Change you can see across Canberra.
Progress comes from sustained advocacy, informed submissions and a community prepared to speak up.
Better active travel policy
We advocated for the ACT Active Travel Plan and Design Guide, which provide a stronger foundation for safer, smarter infrastructure.
Major path upgrades
Advocacy has helped progress the Belconnen Cycle Way, Garden City and Kingston cycle routes, Gungahlin Town Centre upgrades and the Sulwood Drive shared path.
Light rail that works for riders
Stage 2A includes separated cycling infrastructure and two best-practice intersections. Stage 2B is planned to include a separated route from Woden to the City.
Campaigns powered by community
Members have backed petitions and campaigns for safer connections, including Northbourne Avenue and the area around Jamison Shops.
Advocacy Plan 2025-2030
Four priorities for a safer, connected cycling city.
Canberra has strong foundations for active travel, but gaps, inconsistent standards, missing links and ageing assets still limit safe and comfortable riding.
Our plan supports delivery of the ACT Government's Active Travel Plan 2024-30 and sets out where sustained advocacy, funding and accountability are needed.
01Deliver and maintain a connected, safe cycling network+
A continuous, safe and coherent off-road network is essential to increasing the number of Canberrans who ride for transport and recreation.
- Investment in the Principal Cycle Network and staged delivery of priority corridors
- High-quality design and separated cycling facilities where riders must travel on-road
- Consistent infrastructure standards at known safety problem locations
- Better path quality, lighting and vegetation management
- Safer intersections and mid-block crossings
- More secure bike parking
- Fixing missing links
- Active Travel Streets where appropriate
Our aim is a predictable, intuitive network that enables more people to ride for more trips.
02Support people-centred neighbourhoods and safer suburban streets+
Suburban streets should provide low-speed environments where people walking and riding feel safe.
- Traffic-calming and speed-management measures
- Stronger school-based active travel programs
- Better lighting, crossings and wayfinding
- Local initiatives that support short trips
- Neighbourhood Active Travel Streets where communities identify safety concerns
These measures help children, older riders and new riders travel safely and confidently.
03Strengthen recreational cycling and Canberra's status as Australia's Cycling Capital+
Recreational cycling is a major contributor to health, wellbeing and tourism, but valued facilities require ongoing investment.
- Recreational cycling facilities including mountain biking areas
- Improved access for families, older riders and people with disabilities
- Partnerships that promote Canberra as a leading cycling destination
Supporting recreational riding reinforces Canberra's reputation as a city where active, healthy living is easy and enjoyable.
04Promote connected, accessible communities supported by public transport+
Integrated transport systems increase mobility options, reduce car dependence and help constrain congestion.
- Seamless cycling access to shops, bus stops and light rail interchanges
- Secure bike parking and high-quality end-of-trip facilities
- Preservation and expansion of bicycle carriage on buses and trams
- High-quality walking and cycling connections in new suburbs and renewal areas
These improvements support genuine mode shift and reduce congestion.
Collaboration and accountability
Constructive, informed and persistent.
We work with the ACT Government, National Capital Authority, planners, designers, MLAs, community groups and industry partners.
- Evidence-based advocacy
- Community consultation and feedback
- Early engagement with planners and designers
- Monitoring progress against commitments
- Celebrating progress
- Advocating for adequate active travel funding
Advocacy tools
Your voice can move a project forward.
Advocacy can be as simple as reporting an issue, sharing local knowledge or sending a clear email.
Fix My Street
Report damaged or blocked paths, request new paths or ramps, and ask for debris to be cleared from cycling routes.
Open Fix My Street ↗Write to your MLAs
Contact representatives from government, opposition and the crossbench. Be clear, concise and include a photo or location when possible.
Find your MLAs ↗Explore key resources
Use government plans and Pedal Power's local cycling guidance to understand the policy and network context.
Electorate advocacy digests
What we are working on across Canberra.
Local updates bring current projects, concerns and progress together in one place.
Brindabella Advocacy Digest
Athllon Drive, Monaro Highway, Tuggeranong Town Centre connections and more.
Read the digest ↗Murrumbidgee Advocacy Digest
Woden to Civic Bikeway, Coombs bridge, North Curtin, Southlands and local connections.
Read the digest ↗Ginninderra Advocacy Digest
William Hovell Drive, Lake Ginninderra, Southern Cross Drive and West Belconnen links.
Read the digest ↗Yerrabi Advocacy Digest
Local cycling connections, active travel priorities and progress across Gungahlin.
Read the digest ↗Kurrajong Advocacy Digest
Inner Canberra projects, Northbourne Avenue and safer local cycling connections.
Read the digest ↗
Our submissions
Clear, constructive input for better cycling outcomes.
Pedal Power is regularly consulted on proposals that affect people who ride. Our submissions bring community experience and consistent recommendations into planning and policy decisions.
Latest submissions
2026Submission archive
Earlier work, organised by year.
202514 submissions+
20245 submissions+
20237 submissions+
Join the advocacy team
Big change starts locally.
Whether you are interested in campaigns, policy or improving your local area, there is a place for you. Help run petitions, meet with MLAs and build momentum for a safer cycling city.
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