Thirty-five projects that aim to increase the use of public transport, cycling and walking have been launched.
The Pathfinder Programme maps out ways that people can use more sustainable travel options in particular areas.
The projects, which are due to come into effect over the next three years, are part of Government policy to deliver half a million additional active travel and public transport journeys by 2030 and to reduce by 10% the numbers of kilometres driven in fossil fueled cars.
The programme was launched in Tallaght in Dublin, where the local authority has proposed a cycling network to connect south Tallaght with the Luas, Tallaght Town Centre and University Hospital Tallaght, as well as five schools and sports communities.
South Dublin County Council is also planning to support the local community to access bikes and to create a new cycle path to link onto the Dodder Greenway.
Other projects under the scheme, which is happening in 19 counties, are plans to make the capital’s College Green car free, a bus to school project in Co Meath, and a pilot project in Co Leitrim, to integrate with a hackney and community e-bike scheme.
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said the project will improve and transform communities and act as an example to other places about sustainable travel.
New projects to promote cycling and public transport
Source: Viral Trends Report
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