A parliamentary question requesting a breakdown of spending on cycling infrastructure and behaviour change initiatives since 2013 is answered with specific financial figures for each year. The answer also includes a general statement highlighting the government's investment in cycling.

AnsweredQoN 1594Legislative Council
Asked
31 August 2023
Portfolio
Transport

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In each year since 2013, what has the Department of Transport, including Main Roads WA spent on: (a) cycling infrastructure; and (b) initiatives to change and improve behavior towards cycling?

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Answered
10 October 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
7 days
Our WA Labor Government is spending a record amount on cycling infrastructure right across Western Australia – significantly expanding the State’s cycling network.
For each financial year between 2013-14 and 2022-23:
(a)        $17,109,076; $12,914,346; $19,796,920; $35,494,034; $24,161,773; $56,405,363; $32,911,517; $38,393,883; $57,316,604; approx. $60,590,094.
(b)       $723,948; $1,381,151; $1,097,873; $932,230; $277,658; $1,078,321; $710,951; $1,641,367; $1,177,507; $614,667.

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