The ACT Legislative Assembly have backed the Greens' practical plan to make clean transport cheaper and more accessible to Canberrans.
The Greens secured an ACT Government commitment to expand the Sustainable Household Scheme to include cargo bikes - bikes with increased storage space, helping more people access a low-cost alternative to driving.
A commitment from the Government was also secured to do more to actively encourage and support people to choose e-bikes and e-scooters as their transport of choice more often.
Canberrans can expect to see pop-up cycle lanes trialled across some of the Territory's busiest transport corridors, creating safer, more accessible routes for cyclists.
Loan caps for electric vehicles under the Sustainable Household Scheme are slated to be increased, alongside an expansion of EV charging infrastructure across the ACT.
As stated by Andrew Braddock, Spokesperson for Transport:
"This is a win for Canberrans who are feeling the pinch at the pump, giving people real, practical and affordable alternatives to gas-guzzling cars.
"The fuel crisis is far from over, and it's the ACT Government's responsibility to step up with tangible options that take pressure off household budgets
"Based on Federal Government analysis, the worst impacts of the fuel crisis are still to come, and Governments at all levels have a responsibility to step up with tangible options that take pressure off household budgets while reducing our dependency on polluting fossil fuels.
"Cargo bikes are a smart alternative to cars - fast, efficient and significantly cheaper to run. Expanding the Sustainable Household Scheme will put them within reach for many more Canberrans.
"Pop-up cycle lanes make riding a genuine option for more people, creating safer, dedicated space so cyclists of all ages and abilities can get from A to B with confidence.
"Today's result shows that we don't have to accept the status quo. Canberrans expect their government to back them in during tough times and make it easier to choose cheaper, cleaner ways to get around.
