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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...
NTA publishes first-ever survey of walking, wheeling & cycling in Waterford Metropolitan Area
Walking and cycling take 16,000 cars off Waterford Metropolitan Area roads every day, according to Walking and Cycling Index The National Transport Authority has today published the findings of the first-ever survey of walking, wheeling and cycling in Waterford Metropolitan Area, which reveals that 52% of residents walk or wheel (meaning the use of a...
NTA publishes first-ever survey of walking, wheeling & cycling in Galway Metropolitan Area
6 in 10 adults in Galway Metropolitan Area walk or wheel at least five times a week, 1 in 5 cycle at least once a week The National Transport Authority has today published the findings of the first-ever survey of walking, wheeling and cycling in Galway Metropolitan Area, which reveals that 6 in 10 (60%)...