In this age of pandemic, bicycle sales have surged worldwide as an alternative means of travel. As the local population transitions towards cycling as an option for private transportation and social distancing, It's predicted that the number of cyclist traffic will increase dramatically within the next year as campus-life begins to return. This alongside ANU's Campus Masterplan spanning well into the late 2030s will ensure that construction sites will continue to cause disruptions for commuters between residencies and classrooms.

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Within the last 18 months since Kambri's official opening, hundreds of students have complained about the chaotic traffic flow between pedestrians walking along university avenue and cyclists weaving in-and-out between people while riding at high speeds.

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Our ticket is committed to the creation and implementation of a cyclist/pedestrian traffic efficiency framework to safeguard both pedestrian and cyclist safety. We propose a low-profile cycle lane along university avenue as a solution to foot traffic and cyclist traffic issues within Kambri. Designed to clear space and allow cyclists to travel without weaving in-and-out between pedestrians. No more near misses or injuries. To further complement ANU's Campus Masterplan, Forward will advocate for the re-designation of the Daley road/Sullivan creek loop as a shared zone for cyclists and vehicles, to be implemented within the next 12 months.

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ANU's campus masterplan includes provisions for increased cyclist infrastructure. Forward plans to present the case to ANU to develop the campus's cycling infrastructure to allow quick commute time between classes, lecture theaters and student residencies. Both university avenue and Daley/Sullivan loop will allow cyclists to reach speeds of up to 20km/h while reducing the risk of collisions between cyclists and pedestrians. The reasoning behind the speed limit is to take into account the steady adoption of e-bike and e-scooter usage within ANU.

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In July 2020, the ACT Government has announced the commencement of an e-scooter shared scheme, which is expected to be wildly popular by the ACT Minister of Transport. With this taken into consideration, Now is the time to get serious about campus infrastructure. Forward is planning to future-proof our campus to accommodate the new era of personal transportation. In this election, we will offer a comprehensive strategy to build and improve cyclist infrastructure and security. University avenue will be our flagship project for transport within our platform.