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Cycling Promotion Fund
The Cycling Promotion Fund is a Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd. initiative established in 1999 to help the bicycle industry take collective action to increase bicycle use. The fundamental aim of the fund is: Promote cycling in Australia by building strategic partnerships and funding and supporting campaigns which promote bicycle use. The CPF are a highly effective advocacy organisation and have some good resources on cycling on their website.
Website:
http://www.cyclingpromotion.com
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VicRoads
VicRoads manages the Victorian road network and its use as an integral part of the overall transport system. VicRoads works to achieve improved access, safety and mobility for Victoria's road users. As well as road management for private vehicles and freight, VicRoads is a key agency in bicycle infrastructure delivery, safety design and programs, and community education on road and traffic issues.
Website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
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Bicycle Victoria
Victoria's peak organisation for cycling and Australia's largest. They have comprehensive information on all aspects of cycling from infrastructure to events to behaviour change to etiquette. BV has developed resources focussed on assisting and engaging local governments to develop high quality cycling infrastructure and encouraging community participation, including the Ride to Work Day event and guides to road design that are inclusive of walking and motorised vehicle needs. The cycling section of Thinking Transport has links to specific BV resources.
Website:
http://www.bv.com.au
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Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria has the primary responsibility for most shared paths for walking and cycling, called the Metropolitan Trail Network, and funds local governments for park based bike paths through their Agency Grants Program.
Website:
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
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Victoria Transport Policy Institute
The Victoria Transport Policy Institute is an independent research organisation dedicated to developing innovative and practical solutions to transportation problems. They provide a variety of free resources to help improve transportation planning and policy analysis and are funded primarily through consulting and project grants. Their research is among the most current available, has been widely applied and is well respected. They research all travel modes and include analysis of the land-use, social, health, economic and environmental considerations.
Website:
http://www.vtpi.org
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Department of Infrastructure - Transport Division
The website of the Transport Division of Department of Infrastructure (DOI) provides comprehensive and up to date information on all transport activities that the State of Victoria is involved in: "The (DOI) is responsible for helping deliver an integrated transport network across Victoria. DOI coordinates and monitors the public transport system, as well as preparing and implementing strategies to ensure roads and public transport services complement one another."
Website:
http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/doi/internet/transport.nsf
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International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (aus/NZ)
Website:
http://www.iclei.org/anz/
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Municipal Association of Victoria
Website:
http://www.mav.asn.au/
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Australian Local Government Association
Website:
http://www.alga.asn.au/
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LGPro (Local Government Professionals Inc)
Website:
http://www.lgpro.com/
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Local Government Leadership and Learning Centre
Providing you with opportunities to enhance your skills in local government and community leadership matters through a range of flexible, self-paced and cost-effective on line training courses.
Website:
http://www.learningseat.com/servlet/ShopFrontPage?companyId=lgllc
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Local Government Victoria
State Government department that works with Victorian local governments.
Site features guide to local governments, links to relevant legislation, information on libraries and neighbourhood houses and more.
Website:
http://www.dvc.vic.gov.au/web20/dvclgv.nsf
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Department of Human Services
Local Government Planning for Health and Well-being.
Website:
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/localgov/
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EcoRecycle Victoria
As part of Sustainability Victoria, a state government agency providing information and advice to business, government and community on waste reduction and recycling.
Website:
http://www.ecorecycle.vic.gov.au/
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Cultural Development Network
An independent non-profit group that links communities, artists, and local government councils across Victoria.
Website:
http://www.culturaldevelopment.net/
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Innoven
A business unit of Goulburn Ovens TAFE (VLGA partner in accredited training).
Website:
http://www.innoven.com.au/
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Planning Institute of Australia (Victorian Division)
Website:
http://www.planning.org.au/vic/
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Centre for Sustainable Regional Communities, La Trobe University
Website:
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/csrc/
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Swinburne Institute for Social Research
Website:
http://www.sisr.net/welcome.htm
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Dusseldorp Skills Forum
Website:
http://www.dsf.org.au
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Metropolitan Transport Forum
Website:
http://www.mtf.org.au
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OurCommunity.com.au
Funding advice, free online donations & volunteers service, and practical information.
Website:
http://www.ourcommunity.com.au
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Architects for Peace
Architects for Peace is a forum for architects, urban designers, engineers, planners, landscape architects and environmentalists, seeking urban development based on social justice, solidarity, respect and peace.
Website:
http://www.architectsforpeace.org/
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United Cities and Local Governments
Website:
http://www.cities-localgovernments.org/
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Munisource
Links to local governments and associated organisations worldwide.
Website:
http://www.munisource.org
Local Government Leadership & Learning Centre
Thinking Transport