Pedestrians and cyclists across the country will have safer and better connected travel options thanks to the Albanese Government's $100 million Active Transport Fund, which opens for applications today.
The fund contributes to three long-term aims of our Government: improving road safety, encouraging Australians to live heather lives, and offering better options for Australians to contribute to our net zero vision.
The Active Transport Fund will contribute up to $5 million per project to construct new or upgrade existing bicycle and walking paths, and is open to all state and territory governments and Local Government Authorities.
We've heard Australians calls for more sustainable and lower cost travel options to get to school, work and local services. We also know that Australians want safer and more accessible pathways to better connect communities.
We're answering those calls, developing this fund to enable states, territories and local governments to deliver projects that will support liveable and healthy communities.
Applications will be assessed on merit basis and must meet at least one of the focus areas of the program: improving road safety for cyclists and pedestrians, reducing transport emissions, and supporting active and liveable communities. Applications close on 13 January 2025.
I encourage individuals to get involved and speak to their local or state government about pedestrian or cycle paths they'd like to see, and I encourage any interested state, territory or local governments to apply.
I look forward to announcing the successful projects in future, and building more liveable, connected communities for all Australians.
