Kildare's Path To Sustainability: National Transport Authority Invests Millions In Active Travel

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 16:21

By Martin Osborne

The funding, totalling €10.3m, aims to enhance sustainable transportation infrastructure across the county.

The National Transport Authority has announced a significant allocation of funds to Kildare County Council for several active travel projects as part of its 2024 budget.

The funding, totalling €10.3m, aims to enhance sustainable transportation infrastructure across the county.

Among the key allocations are:

Maynooth North-South Corridor: €1,500,000 has been earmarked for this project.
Royal Canal Greenway (Maynooth - FCC Boundary): An allocation of €2,750,000 has been made to facilitate this greenway development.
Green Lane Active Travel Scheme, Leixlip: This project has received €1,200,000 in funding.
Naas to Sallins Greenway: €225,000 has been allocated to this initiative.
Kilcullen Road Active Travel Scheme, Naas: The largest allocation of €2,700,000 has been assigned to this project.
Active Travel Office - Staff Costs: €600,000 has been designated to cover staff costs for active travel initiatives.
SRTS Round 1 - St. Brigid's Primary School, Kildare Town: This project has been allocated €200,000.

Other allocations include funding for active travel schemes, school travel initiatives, and enhancements to bus stops across various locations in the county.

View the full list.

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