20 January 2026
The Greens have called for a major expansion of South Australia's walking and cycling infrastructure as the state once again hosts the Tour Down Under.
"South Australia is hosting the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere yet we continue to lag behind with second-rate cycling infrastructure," said Greens Transport Spokesperson Robert Simms MLC.
“Rather than simply focusing on more roads and tunnels, it’s time for the State Government to put their money where their mouth is to make active transport a priority.”
The Greens have announced a series of initiatives ahead of the March state election to improve active transport, including:
- Establishing an Active Transport Commissioner.
- Investing $100 million over 4 years in cycle and walking paths, including a cycle trail in the Adelaide Hills.
- Mandating that a safe and accessible fully separated cycle and walking path be included in all new major road projects.
- Integrating cycling and public transport infrastructure, including bike lockers and racks at all train stations and bus interchanges.
- Building publicly available cycle hubs in the City of Adelaide and Mount Barker.