Cycling & Walking

Public transport key to vibrant city

Media Release | Spokesperson Christine Milne
Monday 9th August 2010, 12:14pm

Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Christine Milne, and Greens Minister for Alternative Transport, Nick McKim joined forces today to commit to an improved and innovative public transport system for Tasmania.

"A Hobart Light Rail public transport system that links the state's capital with the northern suburbs will free up time and increase the attractiveness of Hobart to young people who realise that car commuting is a time waster.

"Texting, using a mobile phone and laptops are all common on work commutes and are possible on public transport. Research by experts such as Richard Florida show that it is the reason busy young people see it as a preferred choice providing flexibility and greater personal freedom and less expense.

Launch of Greens' 'Towards Zero' road safety strategy

Photo Gallery | Spokesperson Christine Milne
Wednesday 4th August 2010, 3:07pm
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Greens Road Safety strategy will save lives

Media Release | Spokesperson Christine Milne
Tuesday 3rd August 2010, 12:07pm

For too long, the Commonwealth government has placed the responsibility of reducing road deaths and injuries firmly in the laps of state and local governments, says Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Christine Milne.

"Today, the Greens will address the needless deaths on our roads with the launch of our ‘Towards Zero' national road safety strategy.

"Our strategy aims to radically reduce road deaths through joint, cooperative actions between all government tiers, advocacy groups and road users.

Christine Milne wins Honourable Mention in Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards

Media Release | Spokesperson Christine Milne
Wednesday 16th June 2010, 8:59am

Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Senator Christine Milne, has been awarded an Honourable Mention in the Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards in the Award for Contribution towards Cycling by a Politician.

The award recognises Senator Milne and the Greens' success in negotiating the $40 million National Bike Paths Fund during negotiations for the federal stimulus package - the largest ever direct federal investment in cycling.

"The Greens were very pleased to be able to deliver this historic investment for cyclists through the stimulus package and I thank Minister Albanese, joint winner of this Honourable Mention, for his cooperation," said Senator Milne.

Senator Milne calls for Tas road safety measures from budget

Media Release | Spokesperson Christine Milne
Tuesday 11th May 2010, 1:20pm

Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Christine Milne is calling on the Federal government to allocate funding for Tasmanian road safety measures from today's budget.

"Despite 2009 being a shocking year on our roads with 64 needless deaths, the Federal government in their last budget gave not a single cent for improving safety on our roads. That's nothing at all from a $22 billion infrastructure package.

"I am therefore hopeful that Mr Swan has looked at the figures; observed that road deaths in Tasmania raised 73 percent on the previous year compared with a national average of just 4.1 percent, and is intending to allocate funds accordingly.

Brown calls for Parliament House walk

Media Release | Spokesperson Bob Brown
Monday 8th February 2010, 1:58pm

Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown has called for a direct, uninterrupted walkway and bikeway from Canberra's Civic city centre to Parliament House.

Greens welcome City of Perth vision

Media Release | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam
Thursday 21st January 2010, 2:21pm

The Greens have congratulated the City of Perth for its far-sighted vision for the city, with its emphasis on light rail, pedestrians and public open space – but they warn that the State Government has so far failed to match actions with rhetoric on light rail.

Greens secure funding for cycleway in NW Tasmania

Photo Gallery | Spokesperson Christine Milne
Friday 30th October 2009, 12:15pm
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Congestion tax acceptable only if public transport improved: Greens

Media Release | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam
Friday 16th October 2009, 3:01pm

The Greens would only agree to a tax being imposed on motorists to reduce congestion in Perth and other Australian cities if public transport, cycling and walking facilities are dramatically improved.

Greens win sustainable local jobs for ACT

Media Release | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam
Tuesday 6th October 2009, 7:28pm

The Australian Greens are pleased that their negotiating skills in the Federal Senate secured funding for eight ACT heritage sites, including three historic huts at Namadgi National Park and the telescope dome on Mt Stromlo.  Both were damaged in the 2003 Canberra bushfires. 

The heritage funding is part of the Australian Government’s $650 million Jobs Fund and is set to generate 66 jobs in the ACT.