The Active Transport Fund commences on 31 October 2024 to provide funding for the design and construction of new or existing bicycle and walking pathways to encourage the use of active transport.
Through the program, $100 million in funding will be available from 2024-25 to 2028-29.
The aim of the program is to encourage an increase in active transport through the upgrade of existing and construction of new bicycle and walking pathways across Australia.
The program has been created as part of the Australian Government’s commitment, under the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30, to improve road safety outcomes for bicyclists and pedestrians. The program also supports the Australian Government’s commitment to reducing transport emissions and supporting active and liveable communities.
The program is an application-based, merit-assessed funding program, open to all state and territory governments and Local Government Authorities (LGAs). Applications must be for bicycle or walking pathways and must directly address at least one of the program’s focus areas which are linked to active transport priorities.
The focus areas for the program are:
- road safety
- reducing transport emissions
- active and liveable communities
How to apply for the ATF
For information on the application process and mandatory requirements for funding under the ATF, please refer to the program guidelines on the Active Transport Fund - Resource web page.
The ATF is open for applications from 31 October 2024 to 13 January 2025.
Contact us
If you have questions in relation to the Active Transport Fund, please contact us by email: ActiveTransportFund@infrastructure.gov.au.