The Hon Catherine King MP

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Kristy McBain MP

Member for Eden-Monaro

Pedestrians and cyclists across Eden-Monaro could have safer and better-connected travel options thanks to the Albanese Government’s $100 million Active Transport Fund, which is now open for applications.

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.

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.

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 a 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.

We encourage individuals to get involved and speak to your local council or the NSW Government about pedestrian or cycle paths you’d like near you, and I encourage any interested state, territory, or local governments to apply.

For more information, including the funding guidelines, visit infrastructure.gov.au/atf.

Quotes attributable to Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain:

“We want to work with local communities to build or transform bicycle and walking paths across Eden-Monaro.

“This is not just about giving people safer, more accessible ways to travel – it’s also about better connecting our communities and boosting local tourism.”