Welcome for Active Travel funding
Tipp projects receive €4.6 million
Last week's allocation of over €4 million for Active Travel projects in Tipperary has been warmly welcomed by local representatives.
Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill and Cllr John Carroll have confirmed that €4.63 million has been allocated for Active Travel projects in Tipperary.
The funding will be used for a variety of projects aimed at improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in the county.
Deputy Cahill said: “I am thrilled to see such a substantial investment in active travel in Tipperary.
“This funding will make our communities safer and more accessible for walkers and cyclists, and I am confident that these projects will have a positive impact on the health and well-being of our residents.”
The headline project within the funding is €500,000 for the Cahir Road Active Travel Scheme in Cashel.
Other key projects include investment of €480,000 for the Roscrea Footpath and Cycleway Scheme, €430,000 Lisbunny - Nenagh Active Travel Scheme, €180,000 for Schools and Third Level Linkage in Thurles town and €150,000 for Bowes Corner in Thurles.
The funding will also support school-based initiatives such as Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programmes.
“This investment shows a strong commitment to promoting sustainable and active travel options in Tipperary, and I eagerly anticipate the results of these projects in the coming months and years,” Deputy Cahill added.
“Fianna Fáil is dedicated to making active travel a practical option for people, and this funding is a significant step towards that goal.”
Cllr Carroll said he also welcomes this significant funding for Active Travel schemes in Tipperary.
GREEN PARTY
Nenagh’s Green Party representative, Iva Pocock, also praised the move saying the funding will help with the shift towards active travel – getting around under one’s own steam on foot or by bike. Since the Green Party entered government, spending on Active Travel has increased six-fold from circa €45 million in 2019 to this year’s allocation of €290 million to local authorities nationwide.
“The foundation of our transport strategy is to provide significant support for safe and sustainable travel. Our strategy is focused on local people and helping them connect with their local community. We plan to reduce our emissions by 50% by 2030 and increasing the number cycleways and walkways is a crucial step towards achieving this,” said Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan at the announcement of the funding.