Public engagement is key to success of Active Travel Delivery Plan
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Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a number of public engagement events for the Active Travel Delivery Plan will commence in the new year.
The Minister said:
“Last month I launched the public consultation for the Active Travel Delivery Plan and I am pleased to say that it is already receiving positive responses. It is important that my Department’s priorities for walking, wheeling and cycling meet the needs of those who will be using the routes for many of their shorter everyday journeys.
“I am delighted to announce that the first of the public engagement events will commence in the new year and I would encourage everyone to come along to view the plans for your local council area and have your say. My officials and representatives who helped to develop the plan will be on hand to discuss the proposals and to answer any questions you might have.
“People are at the heart of this plan because active travel is for everyone. Your journey matters, and by making little changes, and thinking about how we could travel differently, we can all make a big difference.”
The first four public engagement events have been confirmed as follows:
- Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council - Lisburn Civic Centre – Tuesday 7 January from 2pm-7pm
- Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council area - Coleraine Town Hall - Thursday 9 January from 2pm-7pm
- Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Clotworthy House, Antrim – Monday 13 January from 2pm-7pm
- Derry City & Strabane District Council - The Guildhall, Derry – Thursday 16 January from 2pm-7pm
The consultation which contains a number of interactive maps for each area is available on the Department’s website at https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/consultations/active-travel-delivery-plan and will be open until 28 February 2025.
More events will be announced on the Department’s social media platforms once dates have been confirmed.
Notes to editors:
- The Active Travel Delivery Plan sets out how the Department will prioritise and deliver over 200km of high quality active travel infrastructure within 42 urban and rural settlements over the next 10 years.
- It focuses on three key connections types for each area which we believe will offer the greatest potential to maximise benefits for people, the environment and society. These are connections to local schools; connections to public transport; and connections to town centres.
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