A total of $3.28 million will be wheeled out, creating a network of paths for cyclist across the city.

"This is such great news as we expect this funding will complete most of the missing links in our existing cycling network," Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson said.

"This funding is for use on local roads, and includes $55k per year to be spent on signage, seating, line marking, and of journey facilities to improve the network.

"I'm a big believer in people's safety and the construction of these shared paths will create a safe route for people to walk or cycle to the multiple sporting facilities around Tamworth and reduce the reliance on cars."

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Tamworth mayor Col Murray welcomed the funding announcement and Council had been working hard to prepare plans for the funding submissions.

"In a short time Tamworth has moved ahead with its cycle ways. I want to congratulate the staff for their excellent planning and funding submissions," Cr Murray said.

"These paths will serve our city for many decades to come."

Tamworth Bicycle Users Group founder and chair, Greg Johnstone said the news of the funding was "unbelievable".

"I'm ecstatic at this news, we've seen some really positive steps taken to ensure our cyclists can move around the city in safety," he said.