Resources for funding recipients

The ATF provides funding for the design and construction of new or existing bicycle and walking pathways to encourage the use of active transport.

The National Partnership Agreement (NPA) on Land Transport Infrastructure Projects sets out how the Australian Government and states can work together to deliver infrastructure projects for the benefit of Australians. The Notes on Administration (NoA) provide administrative guidance for managing projects to be funded under the National Partnership Agreement. Further information is available here.

As part of the National Partnership Agreement, the Indigenous Employment and Supplier-use Infrastructure Framework sets out a whole-of-government approach to increase opportunities for Indigenous job-seekers and businesses in the delivery of land transport infrastructure projects funded by the Australian Government.

The National Partnership Agreement requires funding recipients to provide a Project Proposal Report, consistent with the guidance in the Notes on Administration. Templates are available here.

The National Land Transport Network (NLTN) is a network of nationally-significant road and rail infrastructure links and their intermodal connections. Further information is available here.

The Australian Government Building Australia Signage Guidelines set out the requirements for signage relating to infrastructure, transport and regional development projects funded through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

The Australian Government has gone from simply being a funding provider for transport infrastructure to being an active investor in order to deliver greater value for money.

The department’s cost estimation guidance outlines the principles to be followed by proponents in preparing cost estimates accompanying project proposal reports.

The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program, funded by the Australian Government, is delivered by local governments. Local governments may nominate local priority projects to expend their funding allocation in accordance with the program guidelines.

The Roads to Recovery (RTR) Program, funded by the Australian Government, is delivered by local governments. Local governments may nominate local priority road projects to expend their funding allocation in accordance with the Roads to Recovery Funding Conditions.

Nominations for Black Spot locations are invited from state and territory governments, local councils, community groups and associations, road user groups, industry and individuals.

The SLRIP commenced on 1 July 2024 to provide funding for projects to address current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure needs