Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme - 2024

CPTIGS provides subsidies to support the construction or upgrade of bus stop infrastructure (generally owned and maintained by local councils) across country NSW. The Scheme aims to maximise benefits to country passengers through supporting:

• more accessible passenger transport, focusing on better connections between bus stops and surrounding communities;
• an increase in the use of passenger transport in country areas through improved awareness of bus stop locations, kerbside information and improved security (e.g. tactile ground indicators and lighting); and
• the development of minor infrastructure  to complement passenger service development.

Funding is allocated regionally to facilitate an equitable distribution of the grant support and projects.

All Northern Inland LGAs are eligible for this program.

The Scheme provides subsidies for improvements at:

• regular bus stops;
• NSW TrainLink coach stops;
• bus stops adjacent to the entry/exit points of schools; and
• bus stops that support other modes of transport, including flexible transport options.

Subsidies can be used for the provision and/or upgrading of bus stop infrastructure components as follows:

• new shelter and associate works; or
• upgrades –
  • boarding areas – especially levelling;
    • basic boarding point;
    • minor boarding point upgrade;
  • connecting footpath;
  • security/lighting;
  • signage;
  • standard bus stop hard stand;
  • street furniture;
  • tactile ground surface indicators (TGSIs).