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National Cycle Network Scoping Study and Dublin-Galway Route Feasibility & Delivery Study

Ireland's National Cycle Policy Framework presents a vision of "creating a culture of cycling in Ireland".  The policy aims not only to deliver a five-fold increase in cycling for commuting purposes, but it also explicitly recognises the need to support and encourage all other types of cycling, including recreational and tourist cycling.  "Recreational routes", says the policy, "in and around urban areas, which in turn link to rural areas, are very important."

In response to this objective, and at the request of the Minister, the National Roads Authority undertook to carry out a scoping study into the delivery of a National Cycle Network that would encourage cycling as a transport mode, leisure activity, and tourist attraction in Ireland. An advisory group, under the auspices of the National Trails Advisory Committee assisted in the project.

More details can be found on the Smarter Travel website by clicking here. Please note that this will bring away from the NRA website and onto a separate website.