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Applications are now open for Queensland’s 2024/25 round of cycling and walking local government grants.

Through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants program, the Queensland Government provides 50/50 matched funding to local governments to undertake planning, design and construction of high-quality bike riding infrastructure on the principal cycle network.

Through the Walking Local Government Grants program, the Queensland Government provides 50/50 matched funding to local governments to develop walking network plans and priority works programs with a focus around primary destinations such as public transport, schools, and town centres.

Walking network plans identify how everyday destinations can be better connected by comfortable, direct, safe and accessible routes, and are accompanied by priority works programs to help turn the plans into reality.

Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey noted “we know that, on average, every dollar we invest in bike riding infrastructure will return nearly five dollars in economic benefit to Queensland with improved health outcomes, reduced traffic congestion and lower transport costs, and that’s why we are investing a further $328 million over the next four years in active transport projects in Queensland.”

Applications close on 15th December 2023, with approved projects to commence from July 2024.

For more information about the Cycle Network Local Government Grants program, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/travel-and-transport/cycling.

For more information about the Walking Local Government Grants program, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/travel-and-transport/pedestrians-and-walking/walking-local-government-grants

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