A project is eligible for approval as a Transport Development and Innovation Project if the project is for any of the following:
(a) planning, research, investigations, studies or analysis of matters related to the present or future development or usage of the National Land Transport Network;
(b) research or development related to technology or practices that will, or may, be used in connection with transport operations on the National Land Transport Network ;
(c) research, investigations, studies or analysis of:
(i) projects for which Commonwealth funding has been provided under Part 3 or 7; or
(ii) projects for which Commonwealth funding was provided under Part 6 as in force immediately before its repeal; or
(iii) projects for which particulars have been submitted for approval under Part 3 or 7; or
(iv) the construction or maintenance of roads that have been funded (in whole or in part) under Part 8.