A local initiative is calling on the public to help shape Fiji’s bicycle laws as discussions gather pace on integrating cycling into everyday transport.
Eliki Dakuitoga of Qaqi Mai: Bike Share says what was once considered a future idea is already becoming a reality, with bicycles increasingly used in places such as My Suva Park in Nasese for recreation and short-distance travel.
“It is already happening. It was a future idea seven years ago — it’s already here,” he said.
Mr Dakuitoga said the group is working alongside Government on the national review of Fiji’s bicycle legislation, including the existing law which dates back to 1939.
As part of the process, a public feedback survey has been launched to gather real-life insights from commuters, whether they currently use bicycles or not.
The survey asks respondents about their willingness to cycle in heavy traffic conditions, key safety concerns such as reckless driving and lack of infrastructure, and what improvements would encourage bicycle use.
Mr Dakuitoga acknowledged concerns raised by the public, including road safety, weather conditions and infrastructure gaps, but said the initiative was about moving beyond discussion to practical solutions.
“We are not just talking — we are putting things on paper,” he said.
He said feedback collected would contribute to national planning and policy discussions, including how bicycles could be used for daily commuting, such as travelling between areas like Tamavua and Suva or connecting from bus stops to workplaces.
“All responses are anonymous and will help shape how bicycles are introduced and managed in Fiji moving forward,” he added.
