Brian Stanley
Ceist:168. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if local authorities will be compelled to put in place adequate parking facilities for motorcycles and bicycles. [21446/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 8 September 2020
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Freagraí scríofa
My preference is to work with local authorities in advancing the objectives of Government and would in any event be restricted as regards my vires in terms of compelling local authorities to act in this manner.
In relation to parking for bicycles I would certainly urge all local authorities to avail of the increased funding this Government will make available to support active travel in the years ahead.
Already this year, as part of the July Stimulus, I made additional monies available through the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department's regional and local road maintenance and renewal grant programme to support local authorities' installation of expanded bike parking, whether that in cities, towns and villages or in schools.
Details of projects to be funded the July Stimulus can be found at these links:
https://www.nationaltransport.ie/news/nta-allocates-e55m-to-councils-for-cycling-and-walking-projects-under-july-jobs-stimulus-plan/
and
https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/c99a2-jobs-stimulus-funding-for-active-travel-and-climate-change-adaptation-measures/