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Active Travel

NTA Active Travel Investment Programme

Wicklow County Council is committed to working with the National Transport Authority (NTA) to provide sustainable transport solutions and promote Active Travel in the County. 

What is Active Travel?

Active Travel is making a journey by walking, cycling or similar sustainable modes of transport. It means travelling with a purpose, using your own energy.

Why choose Active Travel?

Health Benefits

Active Travel is an easy and accessible way for people to build physical activity into their daily lives.

Convenience

By walking or cycling, you will arrive at your destination quickly and in an affordable manner.

Environmental Benefits

Walking or cycling helps reduce the impact of carbon emissions on our climate and reduce greenhouse gases.

Get in touch

Contact the Active Travel team.

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2024 National Transport Authority (NTA) Allocation

2023 Allocation

2024 Projects

Arklow Municipal District

  Project Description Allocation 2024 Project Status
Arklow Local Transport Plan Completion of a Transport Study for the Arklow Area. €30,000 Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Safe Routes to Schools - St. John's National School Improvements to front of school and school access routes €50,000 Phase 6 - Construction
Safe Routes to Schools - SS Michael & Peter's Junior School Improvements to front of school and school access routes €50,000 Phase 7 - Close out and review
Arklow South Active Travel Improvements  Provision of new footpath and cycle tracks between Knockmore Roundabout and proposed Park and Ride Clogga Road in Arklow.  €750,000 Phase 6 - Construction
Arklow North Cycle and Pedestrian Improvements Provision of new footpath and cycle tracks between Beech Road and propsoed Park and Ride in Arklow. €50,000 Phase 7 - Close out and review
Total   €930,000  

 

Baltinglass Municipal District

  Project Description Allocation 2024 Project Status
Blessington Main Street to Deerpark Active Travel Scheme Provision of cycle facilities and footpath improvement works from Blessington Main Street to Deerpark Roundabout, as far as Kilmalum Roundabout. €130,000 Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Baltinglass Active Travel River Crossing Study Study on provision of pedestrian bridge across the River Slaney. €50,000 Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Safe Routes to Schools - Scoil Nioclais Naofa Improvements to front of school and school access routes €120,000 Phase 6 - Construction
Total   €300,000  

 

Project Fact Sheets - Baltinglass MD Area

Bray Municipal District

  Project Description Allocation 2024 Project Status
Bray DART Interchange - Bus Terminus Improvements New plaza and public transport interchange in front of Bray DART station, with revised car parking, set down and taxi rank arrangements. Upgrade works on Florence Road, Quinsborough Road and Adelaide Road €3,500,000 Phase 6 - Construction
Bray Bridge Active Travel Improvements New pedestrian footbridges and alteration of road to make provisions for cyclists. €100,000 Phase 3 - Preliminary Design
Safe Routes to Schools - Kilmacanogue NS Improvements to front of school and school access routes €60,000 Phase 3 - Preliminary Design
Total   €3,660,000  

 

Project Fact Sheets - Bray MD Area

Greystones Municipal District

  Project Description Allocation 2024 Project Status
Greystones Local Transport Plan Completion of a Transport Study for the Greystones/ Delgany/ Kilcoole Area €30,000 Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Delgany Village to Mill Road Active Travel Elements  Provision of cycle facilities and footpath improvement works in Delgany Village to Mill Road. €100,000 Phase 5 - Detailed Design & Tender Stage
Greystones Active Travel - Pathfinder (Renamed from Greystones Seafront to Kilcoole) Provision of pedestrian and cycle links to Greystones Train Station. The spine route extends from Greystones Harbour to Shoreline Sports Centre. Provision of improved pedestrian and cycle facilities along strategic routes in Greystones.  €1,200,000 Phase 5 - Detailed Design & Tender Stage
Kilcoole Road Footpath Provision of pedestrian facilities €80,000 Phase 5 - Detailed Design & Tender Stage
Convent Road Active Travel Scheme Provision of accessibility improvements on Convent Road, with particular focus on pedestrians, vulnerable road users and cyclists.  €50,000 Phase 3 - Preliminary Design
Killincarrig Village Enhancement Scheme  Provision of improved pedestrian facilities and public realm improvements €240,000 Phase 5 - Detailed Design & Tender Stage
Safe Routes to Schools Programme - Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath Improvements to front of school and school access routes €60,000 Phase 3 - Preliminary Design
Safe Routes to Schools Programme - St. Kevin's NS Improvements to front of school and school access routes €200,000 Phase 6 - Construction
Safe Routes to Schools Programme - Temple Carrig School Improvements to front of school and school access routes €60,000 Phase 3 - Preliminary Design
Safe Routes to Schools Programme - Greystones Educate Together Improvements to front of school and school access routes €60,000 Phase 3 - Preliminary Design
Total   €2,080,000  

 

Wicklow Municipal District

  Project Description Allocation 2024 Project Status
Active Travel Bridge (Wicklow Train Station to Port Access Route) - Renamed from PAR Wicklow Train Station  New pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting the Port Access Road to Wicklow train station. €70,000 Phase 4 - Statutory Processes
Wicklow Town Active Travel Pathfinder Project  Provision of pedestrian and cycle facilities along Rocky Road, Marlton Road, R-750 and Station Road €100,000 Phase 3 Preliminary Design
Wicklow Rathnew Local Transport Plan Completion of a Local Transport Plan for the the Wicklow/ Rathnew Area €60,000 Phase 1 - Scope and Purpose 
Ashford to New Developments (Urban) Footpath  Improving the pedestrian facilities along the R-764, by widening the footpath and upgrading the public lighting.  €50,000 Phase 7 - Close out and review
Ballyguilemore Active Travel Facilities (Renamed from Ballyguilemore Footpath ) Provision of new or widened footpaths. €50,000 Phase 6 - Construction
Total   €330,000  

 

Project Fact Sheets - Wicklow MD Area

  1. Ballyguilemore Footpath

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Countywide Projects

  Project Description Allocation 2024 Project Status
Bus Stop Enhancement Programme Develop and improve bus stops across the county. €500,000 Phase 1 - Scope and Purpose