Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
106. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the status of the development of a walkability study that would assist local authorities in ensuring their areas are accessible for those with disabilities. [5223/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI very much welcome the recent publication by the National Transport Authority (NTA) of its Universal Design Walkability Audit Tool. The Tool was developed as a collaboration between the NTA, Age Friendly Ireland, Green-Schools and the National Disability Authority’s Centre for Excellence in Universal Design. This Audit can be used to capture the existing conditions of a specified walking route in relation to its walkability.
I hope that local authorities across the country utilise this new Tool with a view to improving walking infrastructure for citizens across the country.
