Cyclist.ie, the network of the cycling campaigns and bicycle festivals on this Island, makesĀ this Pre-Budget Submission 2016 in an attempt to encourage fresh thinking about theĀ purpose of a taxation system in relation to decreasing the societal impacts and latent costsĀ to the Exchequer from unfettered motorised transport use and unhealthy lifestyles.Ā National Budgets should be striving to support healthier and cost-effective modes ofĀ transport with benefits across health, community and the environment sectors. InvestmentĀ in cycling promotion is one of the most cost-effective actions that any government canĀ make. Full document
NoteĀ we are also calling forĀ the bike frame registration number to be recorded on the invoice/receipt for any bicycle purchased from now on under Revenue Bike to Work scheme in order to help combat bike theft
