The Active Transportation Fund is a federal program that provides money to communities across Canada to build infrastructure for walking, cycling, and other forms of human-powered transportation. Launched in 2021, the fund helps municipalities construct bike lanes, multi-use pathways, pedestrian bridges, and related facilities. The goal is to make active transportation safer and more convenient, encouraging Canadians to drive less—which reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves public health, and can save households money on transportation costs. Municipalities typically apply for this funding and must often contribute matching funds from their own budgets.