Much less well known is the fact that almost 40 per cent, or over 110,000, of all Canberra residents cycle at least once a fortnight-to work, schools, for shopping and recreation. In fact, of all sport and recreation facilities in the ACT, cycle paths are the most used.
Cycling has an increasingly important role in transport in Canberra.
It is a highly energy-efficient, sustainable travel mode, and generates no greenhouse gases or noxious exhaust emissions. It uses a minimum of our increasingly scarce non-renewable resources. Cycling promotes accessibility, is affordable and has positive effects on personal health, work productivity and liveability. Increased commuter cycling contributes to a reduction in peak period congestion and helps postpone the need to build more roads and car parks. Think of all the reasons you like living here.