€610K boost for safer walking & cycling in Louth
The allocation will also be used to enable delivery of active travel infrastructure on national roads
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State Seán Canney and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer have announced €610k in funding for Greenways and National Roads Active Travel infrastructure in Louth.
This allocation is dedicated to developing walking and cycling facilities that offer safe, sustainable and healthier transportation options to communities.
The allocation will also be used to enable delivery of active travel infrastructure on national roads, and to progress the National Cycle Network.
Announcing the national Greenway Allocations, Minister O’Brien said:
“The allocation of €360 million in 2025 for active travel and greenway infrastructure demonstrates the Government’s strong commitment to expanding sustainable transport options. This funding will support the development of high-quality walking and cycling facilities in cities, towns, village and rural areas.
“I am pleased to announce €67 million of this investment, which will help deliver key greenway projects all over the country. There is great excitement in my community as we anticipate the completion of the Broadmeadow Greenway in 2026 and look forward to the progression of the Fingal Coastal scheme north to Balbriggan.”
Minister of State Seán Canney said:
“Greenways are safe and accessible transport corridors that encourage greater levels of travel by cycling and walking, rather than by private cars, for leisure users, tourists and commuters. The continued expansion of our walking and cycling network through Greenway and active travel infrastructure on our national roads is crucial in offering safe travel options to cyclists and pedestrians. It also contributes to our progress towards Vision Zero, our road safety strategy which sets out to achieve zero road fatalities or serious injuries by 2050.”