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Safe Routes to School Programme continues national expansion with a further 83 schools added
Programme expansion Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, together with Ministers of State Seán Canney and Jerry Buttimer and the National Transport Authority (NTA), today announced the latest round of schools to join the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme. SRTS Round 5 Schools list Round 5 will bring a further 83 schools into the Programme,...
New Active Travel Map Published for Glanmire area to Carrigtwohill
The National Transport Authority (NTA), in partnership with Cork City Council and Cork County Council, has published a new Active Travel map highlighting the growing network of walking and cycling routes connecting the Glanmire area, Little Island, Glounthaune and Carrigtwohill. A connected network for walking and cycling The map showcases significant Active Travel improvements delivered...
Apply for funding for Active Travel community programmes and schemes
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is pleased to announce the establishment of an Active Travel Community Fund in 2027 and is opening applications to access this funding on 30th September 2026. Apply for funding for programmes and/or schemes The Active Travel Community Fund enables organisations to apply for funding for programmes and/or schemes which supplement...
European Mobility Week 2026: Mobility for Everyone
European Mobility Week takes place from 16 to 22 September 2026. It’s the European Commission’s campaign to promote sustainable urban travel. The 2026 theme is “Mobility for Everyone” which is about making sure all people can access sustainable transport, no matter their income, location, gender or abilities. Local support for European Mobility Week The NTA...
Safe Routes to School 2025 Annual Report – Safer, healthier journeys now possible for children at 60 additional schools
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme continued to deliver significant benefits for school communities across Ireland in 2025, with the 2025 Annual Report showing 60 school infrastructure projects completed during 2025, bringing the total number of completed schemes to 156 since the programme began in 2021. The programme now has 526 schools actively participating...
NTA publishes updated Climate Action Roadmap
Climate Action Roadmap highlights progress on Public Transport Decarbonisation The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published its latest Climate Action Roadmap, outlining continued progress in reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency across public transport and its own operations. Leadership and future outlook The Roadmap reaffirms the NTA’s role as a public sector leader in sustainable...
Ministers announce €360 million in capital funding for Active Travel and Greenways in 2026
Government announces 360 million euro investment in Active Travel and Greenways for 2026 Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer have announced €360 million in Government funding for Active Travel...
Together for a Greener Future as TFI Smarter Travel programme celebrates 300 partners
Major Milestone The National Transport Authority (NTA) is celebrating a major milestone as more than 300 organisations have joined the TFI Smarter Travel Programme. This is the highest level of participation since the programme began, and it shows that workplaces and campuses across Ireland are committed to reducing single-occupancy car journeys and lowering carbon emissions,...
Dublin City Council Opens Flagship Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 Scheme
Dublin City Council Opens Flagship Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 Scheme Dublin City Council is proud to announce the official opening of Phase 3 of the Royal Canal Greenway. This scheme provides 2.1km of high-quality walking and cycling facilities along the banks of the Royal Canal; extending from Newcomen Bridge, North Strand to Cross Guns...