Cycling Sport and Skate Strategy 2015-2025
The City of Whittlesea’s Cycling Sport and Skate Strategy 2015-2025 identifies that up to 70,000 residents within the Whittlesea Local Government Area are likely to skate, scooter or cycle by 2025.
Cycling and skating for sport and recreation includes BMX, mountain biking, dirt jumping, road and track racing, as well as skateboarding, inline and quad skating.
Skate and cycle sports motivate people both young and old to be outdoors and to exercise. They provide an outlet for self-expression, physical challenge, exhilaration, social stimulation and environmental appreciation.
About the plan
This plan addresses cycling and skating for sport and associated facilities other than those used for transport. Cycling for transport is provided for under the City of Whittlesea’s Walking and Cycling Plan. Both plans are complementary however the Bicycle Plan focuses largely on on-road infrastructure, and on making cycling safer.
This Plan provides a solid planning framework that will assist us to:
- maximise the social and physical benefits of participation in skate and cycle sport
- provide a planned approach to the delivery of sustainable infrastructure
- provide a supportive environment and nurture a culture where cycle sports, skate and scooter activities can thrive
- enhance social and economic returns for the community from skate and cycle sport facilities.
Four key directions
There are four key directions that underpin the proposed planning and provision of cycle sports, skate and scooter facilities:
- Equitably distributed, central and easy to get to facilities
- Facilities designed, constructed and managed so they are fit-for-purpose
- Programs, events and competitions at suitable venues
- One or more sustainable cycle clubs
Download the strategy
Cycling, Sport and Skate strategy 2015-2025(PDF, 2MB)
If you'd like to view the plan in another format, please email info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or phone 03 9217 2170.