Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program
The Queensland Government is committed to achieving the Queensland Cycling Strategy 2017–2027 vision—more cycling, more often. We are working with local governments to achieve this vision by building and improving infrastructure on principal cycle networks across Queensland.
The Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program supports the delivery of bike networks and encourages more bike riding across Queensland.
Learn more about the Queensland Cycling Strategy 2017-2027 and the Queensland Cycling Action Plan.
About the program
The program supports local governments to deliver best practice, high quality and safe bike riding infrastructure.
Local governments with a published Principal Cycle Network Plan can apply for funding towards projects that provide high quality bicycle infrastructure on the principal cycle network's priority routes.
Projects are jointly funded between the Department of Transport and Main Roads and individual councils. Councils can only match our funding with other Queensland Government program funding if the project is delivered within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community.
Types of funding
Priority route options analysis (planning)
- Options analysis to develop a pipeline of quality projects for delivery of priority routes on locally-controlled portions of the principal cycle network.
- Up to 50% funding provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
- Read more about Priority route options analysis (planning).
Detailed design only
Standard detailed design
- Detailed design for a facility on the principal cycle network.
- All detailed design projects must have gone through a planning process to determine the type and standard of facilities—this process can be completed through the program or internally to council.
- Up to 50% funding provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Priority design treatments
- Detailed design for a facility on the principal cycle network that will deliver high priority bike riding treatments, such as physical separation.
- Up to 100% funding provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Construction only
- Construction of a facility on the principal cycle network.
- All construction projects must have endorsement of detailed designs from the program before construction can start.
- Up to 50% funding provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Infra+
- Targeted promotion, engagement, behaviour change and educational activities associated with bike riding infrastructure delivered on the principal cycle network.
- Activities should focus on the rideable and walkable catchment of recently completed, or soon to be completed, infrastructure.
- Up to 50% funding provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
- Read more about Infra+ projects.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Very Remote Area Councils Grants
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and very remote local government areas of Queensland are eligible to receive up to 75% grant funding for design or construction projects on the principal cycle network.
- Construction projects must have previously had detailed designs developed through the program.
- In this case the regional classification of 'Very Remote' is as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). See Program guidelines, Appendix A for full list of eligible Councils.
Eligible projects
Projects contributing towards delivery of these bike riding infrastructures:
- off-road exclusive use bikeways
- separated cycle tracks (on-road bicycle lanes which are physically separated from motorised traffic)
- off-road shared paths
- bicycle streets
- on-road facilities, including bike lanes, shoulder widening, line marking, lane and intersection reconfiguration and priority signalling
- crossing provisions including at-grade treatments, bridges or underpasses
- mid-trip facilities and end-of-trip facilities.
Projects delivering these supporting bike riding infrastructures:
- wayfinding and signage
- lighting of bicycle paths and bikeways
- data collection for the purposes of monitoring and reporting on the performance of bike riding infrastructure.
How to apply
Eligible local government authorities can apply for funding through an annual program application process.
Before applying, read the program guideline and its attachments below:
- Cycle Network Local Government Grants program guidelines
- Attachment 1: Priority Route Options Analysis
- Attachment 2: Design review guidelines
- Attachment 3: Priority design treatments
- Attachment 4: Infra+ projects
- Attachment 5: How to complete an application
- Attachment 6: Multi-Criteria Analysis
- Attachment 7: Project variation request process
- Attachment 8: Guidance for recording active transport grant infrastructure in GIS
- Attachment 9: Priority Route (PR) Options Analysis (planning)
An application form is emailed when the program opens, with supporting information to help local government officers apply.
Email [email protected] for more information about:
- detailed program information
- project assessment and funding requirements
- eligibility of your council.
Timeframes
2025–2026 program
- Applications open—8 July 2024
- Applications close—30 September 2024
- Councils informed of application outcomes—January/February 2025
2024-2025 Grant Recipients
Successful grant recipients for the 2024-2025 funding round are listed below. Information is accurate as at June 2024 noting project costs may change over time and councils may elect to withdraw projects.
| Council | Project Name | Total Estimated Cost | Queensland Government Contribution | Local Government Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane City Council | Annerley Road, Gladstone Road to Ipswich Road, undertake active transport planning | $350,000 | $175,000 | $175,000 |
| Brisbane City Council | Curlew Park, Moreton Bay Cycleway, design active transport lighting | $35,000 | $17,500 | $17,500 |
| Brisbane City Council | Fig Tree Point Park, Moreton Bay Cycleway, construct active transport lighting | $78,000 | $39,000 | $39,000 |
| Brisbane City Council | Kedron Brook Bikeway, South Pine Road to Bauhinia Avenue, construction active transport lighting | $440,000 | $220,000 | $220,000 |
| Brisbane City Council | Lambert Road, Railway Avenue to Carawa Street park, design active transport | $700,000 | $700,000 | $0 |
| Brisbane City Council | Pfingst Road Park, Kedron Brook Bikeway, design active transport lighting | $15,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Brisbane City Council | Seventeen Mile Rocks Bikeway, Amazon Place to Counihan Road, design active transport lighting | $15,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Brisbane City Council | Sylvan Road, Miskin Street to Land Street, design separated cycle track | $800,000 | $800,000 | $0 |
| Brisbane City Council | Witton Road, Western Freeway Bikeway to Moggill Road, design active transport | $400,000 | $400,000 | $0 |
| Central Highlands Regional Council | Max Gorlick Drive, Opal Street to Botanic Gardens, design shared path | $146,500 | $73,250 | $73,250 |
| Central Highlands Regional Council | Rifle Range Road, Pressler Road to Riverside Estate, design shared path | $134,500 | $67,250 | $67,250 |
| Fraser Coast Regional Council | Dover Street, Tooth Street to Beach Road, design shared path | $130,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| Fraser Coast Regional Council | Nissen Street, Boat Harbour Drive to Old Maryborough Road, construct shared path | $730,000 | $365,000 | $365,000 |
| Fraser Coast Regional Council | Tooth Street. design active transport crossings | $110,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| Fraser Coast Regional Council | Walker Street and Russell Street intersection, construct active transport crossing | $250,000 | $125,000 | $125,000 |
| Gladstone Regional Council | Parksville Drive, End of Parksville Drive to Kahler Close, construct shared path | $297,648 | $148,824 | $148,824 |
| Gold Coast City Council | Pacific Parade Oceanway, Duringan Street to Currumbin Vikings Surf Life Saving Club, design shared path | $310,000 | $155,000 | $155,000 |
| Gold Coast City Council | Tamborine-Oxenford Road, Blueash Court Parklands to Cottonwood Place, design shared path | $396,596 | $198,298 | $198,298 |
| Goondiwindi Regional Council | Russell Street, Short Street to Riddle Street, construct shared path | $205,000 | $102,500 | $102,500 |
| Livingstone Shire Council | Mulambin, Wildin Way to Blue Water Boulevard, design shared path | $18,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Livingstone Shire Council | Pineapple Rail Trail, Jordy Street to Yeppoon Road, design separated cycle track | $280,000 | $280,000 | $0 |
| Livingstone Shire Council | Yeppoon precinct, construct cycle racks | $38,360 | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| Logan City Council | Mount Lindsay Highway Service Road, Trinity Way to Acacia Street, design shared path | $50,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Longreach Regional Council | Longreach Cycle Network, design shared path | $50,000 | $37,500 | $12,500 |
| Mackay Regional Council | Mackay Eungella Road, Collett Court to Tolchers Lane, construct shared path | $315,391 | $157,696 | $157,696 |
| Moreton Bay City Council | Pumicestone Road, Goshawk Court to Dances road, design shared path | $90,000 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Somerset Regional Council | Forest Hill Fernvale Road and Lowood Minden Road, Sea Eagle Drive to Russell Road, construct shared path | $2,400,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Sunshine Coast Regional Council | Stringybark Road, Ballinger Road to Sunshine Motorway, design separated cycle track | $280,000 | $280,000 | $0 |
| Toowoomba Regional Council | Taylor Street, Tor Street to West Creek, undertake active transport planning | $120,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Torres Shire Council | Airport Road, The Rise to Esplanade, design separated cycle track | $150,000 | $150,000 | $0 |
Further information
- Active Transport Investment Program Technical Guidance—detailed information on the technical standards for this program.
- Principal Cycle Network Plans—projects should contribute directly to the delivery of a relevant regional Principal Cycle Network Plan.
- Priority Cycle Route Improvement Plan Guidelines—can be used to guide planning for all stages in the project lifecycle up to, but not including, business case.
- Walking Local Government Grants—for further information on the Walking Local Government Grants programs available to local governments.
For more information about the Cycle Network Local Government Grants email: [email protected]
Read more about other local, state and federal government funding sources available to improve and grow Queensland’s bike riding network.
- Last updated 02 August 2024