Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017
1561. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual allocation for public cycle lanes in each of the years 2006 to 2017; and the details of maintenance on existing cycle lanes and expenditure on new cycle lanes for each of those years. [37673/17]
View answerThe numbers cycling have increased year on year, with the recent Census showing a 43% increase in the numbers cycling to work.
I believe that the time has come for a step change in the level of investment in cycling infrastructure, as this will allow us to further increase the numbers cycling thereby easing congestion, improving public health and enhancing the liveability of our cities.
To achieve this, I will be proposing a significant package of increased investment in cycling infrastructure, to be targeted primarily on investment in segregated radial routes in the GDA and the Regional Cities. The package, if approved, will have a transformative effect on our cities over the next five years.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the administration of the Sustainable Transport Management Grant and Regional Cities Programmes, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply in relation to funding provided for cycling under those programmes. In relation to the funding provided directly by my Department for cycling under the Smarter Travel Programme, the information requested by the Deputy is being collated at present and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. If the Deputy does not receive a full response within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
