The Department for Infrastructure has set out a plan to ‘invest in cleaner and greener transport options’ in Northern Ireland.
Shortly after the delivery of the pedestrianisation of London’s Oxford Street, the NI government says it too has turned its attention to improvements on a wider scale for pedestrians and cyclists.
The Plan identifies more than 140 kilometres of priority routes to be delivered in the next 10 years, connecting more than 280,000 people to key everyday destinations including 118 schools, 33 town centres and 17 public transport hubs.
It also touches upon nearly 1,000km of additional corridors for future delivery for planners and developers to take into consideration. This is ultimately aiming towards a more sustainable transport network.
NI Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: “By investing in cleaner and greener transport options, we can create healthier, safer, and more vibrant communities, where everyone’s journey matters.
“Public engagement has played a significant role in shaping this Plan. Consultation has shown strong support for prioritising connections to schools, town centres, and public transport, as well as clear endorsement of our people centred and safety focused design principles. Valuable local knowledge has also helped to shape the routes included in this plan and will help to ensure that the schemes we bring forward for delivery in the coming years meet the needs of local communities.
The department say the design will be people-centred, with the aim of creating places that are welcoming and accessible to all while focusing on the provision of high-quality infrastructure.
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