Cycle Connects views called for

The public are being encouraged to have their say on a cycling programme which includes cycling networks in county and urban areas around Cork.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently opened the public consultation process for proposals to develop new cycle networks across 22 counties, forming part of the CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network programme.

Proposals for cycling links in key cities, towns and villages in each county are included in the plan, in addition to connections between the larger towns, villages and settlements.

The plan also incorporates existing and planned cycle routes such as greenways and blueways.

CycleConnects aims to improve sustainable travel by providing the potential for more trips on a safe, accessible and convenient cycling network, connecting more people to more places.

CEO of the National Transport Authority, Anne Graham said: “As we support a cleaner more sustainable public transport network this is an opportunity for members of the public to have their voices heard on the CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network Plan. I would encourage members of the public to view the plans on the National Transport Authority website,” she said.

The consultation process will remain open until 11 November. You can have your say at consult.nationaltransport.ie.