Candidates get on their bikes

By Melissa Meehan
GET on your bike has taken on a new meaning.
Last week, Bicycle Victoria launched Votebike, an online system that allows candidates in the forthcoming local government elections to present their credentials directly to Bicycle Victoria members.
“Polling research is indicating that improved local bike facilities is one of the top issues with voters this year,” according to Bicycle Victoria CEO, Harry Barber.
“We have no party affiliation but we do want our members to know who is going vote for bike riding measures if they become a councillor.”