Infrastructure Minister 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.
