In his recent report to the Victorian Government on a Melbourne transport blueprint Sir Rod Eddington outlined a program costing $18 million, of which $60 million would be allocated to cycling infrastructure.

The $60 million is the estimate for  7 projects to upgrade or establish bike paths. Eddington also proposes bike hire schemes for the city and major suburban centres, that all new roads and infrastructure developments include a walking and cycling component and that the Victorian Government adopt a “whole of government “ approach with the purpose of making cycling viable for short trips.

The amount set aside for cycling is a small part of the total proposal but at least recognizes that cycling has a role to play in the future transport for the city.

Like many reports that have gone before it the key is whether any of the proposals come to fruition.