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NTA publishes Active Travel Infrastructure Cost Information Booklet

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published an Active Travel Infrastructure Cost Information Booklet to support local authorities in preparing accurate and reliable cost estimates for active travel grant applications.    With the increasing demand for active travel initiatives and infrastructure across the country, precise cost estimation is crucial for the success of grant applications....

Active Travel Scheme connecting Clontarf and City Centre officially opens

The National Transport Authority, in partnership with Dublin City Council, has officially opened the Clontarf to City Centre Active Travel Project.  The project features 6 km of cycle route improvements and significant public realm enhancements, making walking and cycling safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for all.    Cycling and Public Realm Enhancements With 2.7...

141 additional schools to benefit from the Safe Routes to School Programme

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Minister of State James Lawless joined the National Transport Authority (NTA) at Holy Child National School in Naas Co Kildare to announce that an additional 141 schools across the country will benefit from Round 3 of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programme. Extending the popular ‘School Zone’ improvements...

The National Transport Authority launches Public Consultation on CycleConnects Plan

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has launched a public consultation on the CycleConnects Plan, which aims to improve sustainable travel by expanding Ireland’s cycling network. This plan will create safe, accessible, and convenient cycling routes, connecting more people to more places. The plan includes proposals for cycling links in key cities and towns across counties,...

The National Transport Authority launches first Sustainability Strategy

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today launched its first Sustainability Strategy (2024-2030), highlighting the organisation’s commitment to: implementing and promoting sustainability practices nationally across the transport sector, and; reducing its own carbon emissions at corporate level by 51% by 2030. Avoid and Reduce, Shift to Sustainable, and Improve Energy Efficiency The NTA’s Sustainability Strategy...

NTA releases new Infrastructure Equality Guidance for Active Travel schemes

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has released a new Infrastructure Equality Guidance document which aims to promote accessible and equitable infrastructure within active travel schemes across Ireland. The importance of accessible and equitable infrastructure The NTA recognises the importance of funding infrastructure that meets the needs of all members of society and is committed to...

NTA launches Bike Week 2024

Bike Week 2024 Family-friendly activities The National Transport Authority (NTA) is excited to announce Bike Week 2024, taking place from Saturday May 11th to Sunday May 19th. This annual event celebrates the many benefits of cycling with over 900 events scheduled nationwide. From family-friendly activities to heritage cycles, maintenance workshops, and learn-to-cycle events, there is something...

Opening Statement to the Oireachtas Committee of Public Accounts on 2nd May 2024

Cathaoirleach, Committee members, thank you for the invitation to appear before the Committee today to assist you in your examination of the National Transport Authority’s Financial Statements for 2022. As requested by the Committee’s Secretariat we have furnished some information in advance. To assist in answering your questions I am accompanied by three colleagues from...

Walking and cycling take 680,000 cars off the road each day in Ireland’s five largest cities

NTA undertakes largest ever survey of walking, wheeling and cycling in Ireland. The annual economic benefit from walking, wheeling and cycling in the five Metropolitan Areas each year is over €3bn The National Transport Authority has today published the findings of the largest-ever survey of walking, wheeling, and cycling in Ireland, which reveals that walking...