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❓ A parliamentary question regarding the WA government's policy on cycling, specifically concerning the availability of hard-copy maps and the usability of electronic maps. The government's response highlights investment in cycling infrastructure and a preference for electronic maps.

AnsweredQoN 5010Legislative Assembly

Asked

17 February 2016

Member

Mr C.J. Tallentire

Portfolio

Transport

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(1) Is it Government policy to encourage commuter and recreational cycling? (2) Does the Government publish up-to-date hard-copy maps of the metropolitan cycle routes: (a) if not, why not; (b) when was the decision taken to only publish the Department of Transport's cycling maps and guides online; and (c) what would be the at-cost price for printed cycle maps, similar to the BikeWest maps, per unit? (3) Does the Government consider the current electronically available maps useable for people using hand held electronic devices?

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Answered

17 March 2016

Responded by

Minister for Transport

Response time

29 days

(1) This governments record of providing commuter and recreational cycling infrastructure stands for itself. Over the past seven years this Liberal Government has invested $112.8 million in cycling networks throughout WA resulting in 246km of off-road shared paths and 74km of on-road bike lanes. Over the next four years another $75.1 million has been allocated to improve safety and bike network connectivity for all West Australians. I welcome the members support of the Government’s policy in this important transport space.
(2)(a) The current cycling demographic prefers electronic maps and guides.
(b) Approximately two years ago.
(c) Costs are not available as there are no plans to revert to hard copy maps.
(3) The Department of Transport is working towards an online journey planner and is currently updating the data for local shared paths.

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