Joan Collins
Ceist:759 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the areas that won the competition for the smarter travel project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8247/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 February 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
The result of the National Competition for Smarter Travel Areas was announced on 1 February. Limerick city, Dungarvan and Westport will share in funding of €23 million over a five-year period to transform into Smarter Travel areas, promote cycling and walking, increase the use of public transport and reduce car travel. The three successful areas put forward excellent proposals for transforming people's travel behaviour, with support from local businesses and communities. My Department's investment in Smarter Travel areas will reshape and transform these areas, reduce congestion and pollution, improve road safety, create local employment opportunities and improve people's health and fitness, as well as enhancing town and streetscapes locally.