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.

2026 National Transport Authority (NTA) Allocation

2026 Projects

Arklow Municipal District

	Project Description	Allocation 2026	Project Status
Arklow Local Transport Plan	Completion of a Transport Study for the Arklow Area.	€15,974	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Arklow MD Crossing	Provision of new and upgraded pedestrian crossings at various locations in Arklow Municipal District	€200,000	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Arklow MD Permeability Links	Works to provide and improve pedestrian permeability along key routes in Arklow	€250,000	Phase 1 Scope and Purpose
Arklow MD Junction Tightening Works	Junction tightening works at various locations in Arklow	€200,000	Phase 1 Scope and Purpose
Vale Road Pedestrian Improvement Scheme	Provision of footpath and pedestrian crossing on the Vale Road	€350,000	Phase 6 - Construction
Total		€1,015,974

Baltinglass Municipal District

	Project Description	Allocation 2026	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.	€500,000	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Baltinglass Active Travel River Crossing Study	Study on provision of pedestrian bridge across the River Slaney.	€150,000	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Safe Routes to Schools - St Brigids NS Manor Kilbride	Improvements to front of school and school access routes	€50,000	Phase 1 - Scope and Purpose
Safe Routes to Schools - Scoil Mhuire na n-Aird	Improvements to front of achool and school access routes	€70,000	Phase 2 - Scope and Purpose
Aughrim Road Pedestrian Crossing, Tinahely	New Zebra / Controlled Crossing and upgraded footpath to link Kilcommon National School to Residential Areas	€200,000	Phase 6 - Construction
Baltinglass MD Crossing	Provision of pedestrian crossings at various locations in Baltinglass	€200,000	Phase 2 - Concpt and Options
Safe Routes to Schools - Scoil Naomh Brid Talbotstown	Provide infrastructure for schools to increase walking and cycling as the preferred travel mode where possible and improve safety at front of schools.	€50,000	Phase 1 - Scope and Purpose
Total		€1,220,000

Project Fact Sheets - Baltinglass MD Area

Bray Municipal District

	Project Description	Allocation 2026	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	€300,000	Phase 6 - Construction
Bray Bridge footbridges and tie ins	New pedestrian footbridges and alteration of road to make provisions for cyclists.	€200,000	Phase 3 - Preliminary Design
Safe Routes to Schools - Kilmacanogue NS	Improvements to front of school and school access routes	€100,000	Phase 3 - Preliminary Design
Bus Priority Little Bray	Enhancement of bus and active travel infrastructure between Fassaroe Townland and Sunnybank Junction	€100,000	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Bray MD Crossing	Provision of new and upgraded pedestrian crossings at various locations in Bray Municipal District	€200,000	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Scalp Road Footpath, Enniskerry	Provision of footpath along Scalp Road	€25,000	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Deerpark Cycle Link	Provide 350m segregated cycle track linking Boghall Road to Southern Cross Road	€315,000	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Gilstpur to Charnwood Active Travel Link	Provide 350m segregated cycle track linking Boghall Road to Southern Cross Road	€100,000	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Total		€1,340,000

Project Fact Sheets - Bray MD Area

Greystones Municipal District

	Project Description	Allocation 2026	Project Status
Delgany Village to Mill Road Active Travel Elements	Provision of cycle facilities and footpath improvement works in Delgany Village.	€100,000	Phase 5 - Detailed Design & Tender Stage
Greystones Charlesland Roundabout Upgrades	Charlesland Dual Carriageway Roundabouts Upgrade with controlled Crossings	€150,000	Phase 6 - Construction
Greystones Seafront to Charlesland Active Travel Provision	Route upgrade between Greystones Seafront and Charlesland.	€200,000	Phase 4 - Statutory Process
Convent Road Active Travel Scheme	Design and implementation of One Way system on Convent Road with pedestrian and cycle improvments	€100,000	Phase 3 - Preliminary Design
Killincarrig Village Enhancement Scheme - co fund	Provision of improved pedestrian facilities and public realm improvements	€600,000	Phase 5 - Detailed Design and Tender
Safe Routes to Schools Programme - Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath	Improvements to front of school and school access routes	€40,000	Phase 6 - Construction
Safe Routes to Schools Programme - Greystones Educate Together	Improvements to front of school and school access routes	€40,000	Phase 6 - Construction
Safe Routes to Schools Programme - Temple Carrig School, Greystones	Improvements to front of school and school access routes	€20,000	Phase 6 - Construction
Redford Park Junction	Redford junction upgrade to provide improved pedestrian and cycle facilities	€50,000	Phase 5 - Detailed design and procurement
Greystones MD Crossings	Provision of new and upgraded pedestrian crossings at various locations in Greystones Municipal District	€200,000	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Safe Routes to Schools Programme - St Brigid's NS	Provide infrastructure for schools to increase walking and cycling as the preferred travel mode where possible and improve safety at front of schools.	€50,000	Phase 1 - Scope and Purpose

Total		€1,550,000

Wicklow Municipal District

	Project Description	Allocation 2026	Project Status
Active Travel Bridge (Wicklow Train Station to Port Access Route) Pathfinder	New pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting the Port Access Road to Wicklow train station.	€500,000	Phase 5 - Detailed Design and Tender
Wicklow Town Active Travel	Provision of pedestrian and cycle facilities along Rocky Road	€200,000	Phase 4 - Statutory Process
SRTS Round 3: Scoil Mhuire Realt na Mara HSRR*, Brittas Bay	Improvements to front of school and school access routes	€120,000	Phase 2 - Concept and Options
Wicklow MD Crossings	Provision of new and upgraded pedestrian crossings at various locations in Wicklow Municipal District	€200,000	Phase 6 - Construction
Safe Routes to School Programme - Wicklow Educate Together NS	Provide infrastructure for schools to highlight presence of school and reduce speeds at front of schools.	€50,000	Phase 1 - Scope and Purpose
Total		€1,070,000

Countywide Projects

	Project Description	Allocation 2026	Project Status
Bus Stop Enhancement Programme	Develop and improve bus stops across the county.	€500,000	Phase 1 - Scope and Purpose

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