Queensland Boosts Cycling, Walking Infrastructure

• The Crisafulli Government is delivering the infrastructure needed to support our State's growing population with council applications now open for the Active Transport Grants Program.
• Up to $15 million in funding is available for councils to deliver projects which plan and deliver safe, high-quality walking and bike riding facilities for Queenslanders.
• The Crisafulli Government is delivering fast-tracked active transport projects and a plan for Queensland's future.

Queensland's local councils are gearing up to apply for the Crisafulli Government's Active Transport Grants Program, to build better walking and cycling infrastructure across the State.

The $15 million grants program opened today, supporting councils to roll out projects in 2026-27 that make walking and bike riding safer, easier and more accessible.

Previously set up under two separate walking and cycling funding pools, the Crisafulli Government has streamlined the process - reducing red tape and getting behind local councils to cover up to half the cost of their project.

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the grants would help council's deliver high-quality active transport infrastructure around schools, hospitals, public transport hubs and key destinations, including venues for the 2032 Games.

"We want all Queenslanders to have safe and connected networks to walk and ride – whether that's hitting the pavement with the kids for school drop off or cycling into work," Minister Mickelberg said.

"We've slashed red tape and cut the administrative clutter left by Labor to unlock $15 million in funding to help fast-track better active transport projects for local communities.