Tuesday, 12 November 2024

 Tim READ (Brunswick) (14:54): (896) My question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. The federal government’s Active Transport Fund is offering states $100 million in grants for the design and construction of bicycle and walking pathways. An average of 5000 people ride their bikes each day in Merri-bek, but Brunswick has hardly any separated bike lanes. The Upfield shared path is narrow and congested, and closure for level crossing removal will push riders onto the parallel Sydney Road, which would be an ideal candidate for the Active Transport Fund. Will the government be applying for funding from the Active Transport Fund for works in my electorate?