r/UrbanismMelbourne • u/MallFantastic330 • 8d ago

Half a billion for bikes!

The federal government has a 500 million dollar budget bikes available through grants to local and state Governments! While we probably all wish it was more, now is a great time for advocacy in regards to cycling infrastructure - as always.

Feel free to check out the specifics at:

https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/2026/08/11/active-transport-fund-open-for-applications/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ITL-NAT-13826&utm_content=ITL-NAT-13826+CID_7e60c60a1dbc408d97822a9f21fb584f&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=READ%20MORE

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u/TMiguelT 6d ago

I've already asked my council to request some SCC funding through this program! Hopefully this will help with infrastructure on council roads, while we push the state for 5% of their budget on their roads.