Active Transport Boost for the ACT

Canberrans will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their communities thanks to funding from the Albanese Labor Government.  

Two projects will share in $8.5 million to build new or upgrade existing pedestrian and cycle paths – from Dickson to Watson and from Gold Creek to Hall. 

$5 million will go to the Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate to further extend the Garden City Cycleway through the inner north.  

This will be built between North Ainslie Primary School and Majura Primary School via the Dickson District playing fields, Downer shops, Academy of Interactive Entertainment and Mount Majura Walking and Riding Trail.

The Albanese and Barr Governments have already invested $5 million each into the Garden City Cycleway, with work nearing completion on the first stage connecting Braddon to Ainslie. 

This additional funding will ensure a further 3.15 kilometres can be enjoyed by cyclists and pedestrians. 

Further north, almost $3.5 million will go to the directorate for a new community path to be built between Hall Village and Gold Creek known as the Hall Village Main Route. 

At about 2.3 kilometres long with a width of three metres, it’ll provide safer and more accessible transport options for visitors and locals.

This is part of the Albanese Government’s new Active Transport Fund which supports our commitment to invest in infrastructure planning, design and construction that improves safety outcomes for vulnerable road users under the National Road and Safety Strategy 2021-2030.

For more information visit Active Transport Fund | Infrastructure Investment Program.  

Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“Canberra is a beautiful city for walking, cycling and getting outdoors, which is why we’re making it easier to do so by investing in active transport options to better connect the territory. 

“We’re linking the city, changing the way locals move and visitors explore; Whether you’re on a motor scooter, pushing a pram, walking or cycling, we’re making it easier and safer to walk and cycle to school, work, and anywhere else.”

Quotes attributable to ACT Minister for City and Government Services Tara Cheyne 

“The ACT Government welcomes this investment from the Albanese Government which will strengthen our walking and cycling network.

“The completion of the Garden City Cycleway will mean that both sides of this busy transport corridor have good connections helping people get in and out of the city. 

“This investment will go some way in delivering our long-standing active travel plan, which is an ambitious proposal to build quality walking and cycling infrastructure right across Canberra.” 

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Canberra Alicia Payne: 

“Canberrans love active travel, and I’m proud our Government is investing in making it a safer and more viable option. By improving active travel connections in community centres, we are creating more opportunities for people to travel by using physical activity, making our communities healthier and more liveable.

“We are now providing a far safer way to get around for students, pedestrians and cyclists across Canberra.”