This survey represents one of the most comprehensive efforts in Australia to capture data on cycling attitudes, behaviours, and barriers—particularly among the "near market" population: individuals who are not currently cycling but are on the cusp of making the shift. The survey data provide vital insight into how infrastructure, public perception, and personal factors influence cycling uptake in urban Australia.
Conducted across four greater city areas— Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Perth, Western Australia (WA) and Sydney, New South Wales (NSW)—the survey collected responses from a diverse cross-section of urban populations.
It was designed to capture not only current cycling behaviours but also the motivations, concerns, and situational factors affecting individuals’ decisions to ride. This data will serve as a baseline for future waves of data collection, enabling longitudinal analysis and improved planning at local, state, and national levels.