Funding of €17million allocated for active travel projects in Waterford
Active travel in Waterford
The Department of Transport and the National Transport Authority (NTA), have allocated €17 million for active travel projects in Waterford for 2025.
The sutainable transport bridge in Waterford City has been allocated €11.3 million and €5.7 million will go to the Active Travel budget.
Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Jason Murphy welcomed the funding and said: “This investment will copper fasten Waterford’s commitment to building, maintaining and improving our walking, cycling and wheeling infrastructure. It also encourages a positive sea change in attitudes towards active travel, which has infinite benefits to our communities, our environment and our health."
Construction of a major Active Travel project in Tramore is set to begin by summer. The development consists of a 3km pedestrian and cycle improvement route along the R675 Tramore Ring Road, spanning from Rivertown Roundabout to Newtown Roundabout.
The scheme will feature a dedicated two-way cycle track separated from vehicular traffic, new signal-controlled pedestrian crossings, upgraded junctions and improvements to existing footpaths.
Active Travel Communications and Behavioural Change Officer Dylan White, said: “Projects such as the Tramore Ring Road pedestrian and cycle improvement scheme and the Safe Routes to School initiatives will make it easier and safer for people of all ages to walk, cycle or wheel.”
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiatives are planned for Kilmacthomas Primary School, Scoil Mhuire in Butlerstown and St John of God National School on the Passage Road in Waterford City.
In addition, €500,000 has been allocated for the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme for Waterford and €80,000 for Local Transport Plans in Dungarvan / Ballinroad and Tramore.
