Investment of €1m a day on cycling/walking infrastructure under transport plan

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Government to expand capacity on public transport routes and continue temporary fare initiatives until the end of 2025 under €3.9 billion spending programme

Government to expand capacity on public transport routes and continue temporary fare initiatives until the end of 2025 under €3.9 bn spending programme

There will be investment of €1 million a day in the development of cycling and walking infrastructure countrywide, the Minister for Public Expenditureon Tuesday he said the Government would next year allocate €3.9 billion overall to the transport sector. He said there would be €1 billion in current funding and €2.9 million in capital funding.

Mr Donohoe also announced that transport is to be one the four areas to receive additional investment under funding provided from the proceeds of the “Specifically, water, electricity, transport and housing have been identified as four strategic investment pillars. Investing in these areas will support the needs of our people, assist in growing our economy and help in meeting our climate and nature goals.”

 

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