Limerick leading the Active Travel way for infrastructure across Ireland

LIMERICK CITY and County Council (LCCC) has been ranked among the top three local authorities in the country for delivery of active travel infrastructure in 2024.

This comes after the release of the latest Climate Action KPI Report from the Local Government Management Agency.

The report highlights that 76 projects were delivered by the Active Travel team in Limerick over 2024, proving that there was a significant increase from 22 delivered projects in 2023.

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In terms of physical delivery, Limerick’s Active Travel team completed 17.2 km of new active travel infrastructure in 2024, up from 15.6 km in the previous year.

These projects encompass a diverse range of initiatives, including Safe Routes to School scheme at Crescent College Comprehensive and Laurel Hill Avenue, as well as the installation of new zebra crossings at locations such as Ballycummin Road, Castlemahon Village, Knockainey National School, Kildimo National School, and Askeaton National School.

The projects also feature footpath and junction upgrades, the delivery of new segregated cycle lanes on Father Russell Road and in sections along Childers Road, public realm improvements at Castle Court in Castletroy, and the installation of new bus stops and shelters throughout the city and county.

Mayor of Limerick, John Moran and James Lawless TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport attended the launch of the Father Russell Road Active Travel Scheme in Raheen, Limerick, which was completed by Limerick City & County Council and funded by the National Transport Authority.

Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said, “This ranking is a testament to the hard work of our council in prior years and a clear sign that we are building a more sustainable and connected future for our residents.

“A key pillar of the Mayoral Programme is to ensure we either achieve or are well on the way to achieving the status of Ireland’s first city with a fully integrated, safe Active Travel network. Tripling the number of projects this year shows we are not resting on our laurels, but are fully committed to continuing to make active travel a safe and attractive choice,” concluded Mayor John Moran.

Additionally, Dr. Pat Daly, Director General of Limerick City and County Council, said, “This marks a positive step forward in delivering sustainable transport infrastructure.

“With every completed project we are closer to the connected and integrated active travel network that is built to high standards in terms of safety and accessibility, helping to reduce reliance on private cars and to ease congestion."