Citation

Goodman R, Degnan R. World Transp. Policy Pract. 2008; 13(4): 8-17.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Eco-Logica)

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Abstract

This paper investigates some of the reasons why cycling in Melbourne has not reached its full potential. It focuses on the role of cycling within transport policy and explores attitudes to cycling within policy documents and transport planning bodies over the last 50 years in Melbourne. The research was undertaken through both an analytical review of the content and style of policy documents and a series of semi-structured interviews with individuals considered to have had a significant role in transport policy over this period. Interviewees included public transport advocates, cycling lobbyists, public sector transport planners in local and state government bodies, and academics involved in either the analysis or the promotion of cycling in Melbourne over this period.