SharkBike - SSC Election 2004 -
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Published on: 3/27/2004
Last Visited: 5/13/2006
B Ward: Current Mayor Phil Blight was the only candidate to nominate a budget figure for cycleways.Mayor Blight cites a good track record and strong commitment to cycling.All B ward candidates support cycleways along major routes such as The Kingsway, to link shopping centres, railways stations and other popular destinations.
C Ward: Councillor Tracie Sonda said she first introduced the idea of a Shire-wide bicycle network when she began work on the People's LEP in 2000.While Councillor Sonda currently cycles for exercise only, she would consider riding to council chambers if a safe route were constructed.She is committed to implementing the comprehensive cycle network if re-elected.