- Applications are now open for the 2024–25 round of cycling and walking local government grants.
- Funding is provided to local governments on a 50/50 matched basis.
- Applications close on 15 December 2023.
Applications are now open for the 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.
Applications close on 15 December 2023, with approved projects to commence from July 2024.
Quotes attributable to the Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey:
“Applications are now open for the 2024–25 round of local government cycling and walking grants through the popular Cycle Network Local Government Grants and Walking Local Government Grants programs.
“The Queensland Government is committed to making walking and riding a bike an easy, convenient and enjoyable way to travel, wherever you live in Queensland, which is why we have invested over $126 million in local government grants since 2015.
‘Our investment has supported local governments across the state deliver more than 191 kilometres of active transport infrastructure.
“Funding grants are generally provided on a 50/50 basis and provide a solid basis for state and local governments to work together.
“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.
