• Advocacy Wins

Pushing for Better Policy: Active Travel Plan

We successfully advocated for the release of the ACT Government’s Active Travel Plan and Design Guide. While the Plan has its shortfalls, it signals a growing commitment to prioritising active travel. The Design Guide, in particular, lays the groundwork for safer and smarter infrastructure, especially at intersections, and is already being implemented across parts of Canberra.

Delivering Better Bike Paths

Thanks to our advocacy, the ACT Government has rolled out several major path upgrades. Recent projects include:

  • Belconnen Cycle Way

  • Garden City Cycle Route

  • Kingston Cycle Route

  • Gungahlin Town Centre Upgrades

  • Sulwood Drive Shared Path

But we’re not stopping here. Many of these projects are moving too slowly, and we’re continuing to push for faster, better, and more widespread improvements.

Making Light Rail Work for Cyclists

We’ve held the Government accountable for past mistakes, like failing to include separated bike paths in Stage One of the Light Rail. Our advocacy has ensured this won’t be repeated:

  • Stage 2a includes separated cycling infrastructure and two best-practice intersections.

  • Stage 2b will feature a separated bike path from Woden to the City.

Our Campaigns in Action

Hundreds of members have joined our campaigns to amplify the call for safer, more connected bike infrastructure. Some highlights:

  • A petition for improved cycling infrastructure with 1,200+ signatures

  • A campaign to build a separated bike-only path along Northbourne Avenue

  • A petition to increase safety around Jamison Shops

We are regularly called upon for advice on how proposals will impact cycling. We are known and respected for the quality and consistency of our submissions. You can read some of our submissions here.

Our Most Recent Wins

  • Pedal Power Joins Pocock Press Conference

    Pedal Power joined ACT Senator David Pocock and crossbench leaders at a major press conference calling for greater investment in affordable, integrated transport, including walking and cycling infrastructure as part of the national cost-of-living response. Read the full story to see how we are continuing to advocate for a transport system that gives Canberrans real, practical alternatives to driving.

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  • Coombs Link Bridge

    This bridge will fix a critical missing link in the route from Molonglo to Scrivener Dam and onto Civic and shorten the route by 2.5kms. Our task was made complicated by the number of agencies involved given the site is in the Molonglo River Reserve and the bridge will traverse a sewer trunk line. We objected to the design for the overly steep eastern approach path and we are hoping this and other issues will be resolved as part of the design and construction tender advertised in December 2025. 

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  • Garden City Cycleway Stage 1 & 2

    A major advocacy win was securing the connection of the southern end of the Stage 2 cycleway to the C8 at Bunda Street, ensuring this important corridor links seamlessly into Canberra’s broader cycling network. Building on the strong outcome delivered in Stage 1, this connection improves safety, continuity, and access for riders travelling into and through the city.

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