The ‘Benefits of Active Travel Investment’ Report

A new report has been published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) titled Benefits of Active Travel Investment. This report highlights how almost all investment in active travel infrastructure is converted into benefits for Ireland’s economy, supporting domestic economic development and job creation.

The NTA and local authorities deliver almost 1,000km of active travel infrastructure (2021-2025), hundreds of new pedestrian crossings and junction upgrades and more than a dozen pedestrian and cycling bridges nationwide.

                                            D24 Neighbourhood Cycle Network

Key findings:

Among the Report’s key findings:

• Between 2021 and 2030, capital expenditure on active travel has generated and is projected to generate a total of €1.45 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) through direct and indirect effects, amounting to €2.04 billion when adding induced effects;
• The wider economic benefits over a 30-year appraisal period are estimated to be €7.73 billion;
• This means, every €1 invested in Active Travel infrastructure between 2021-2030 generates almost €4 in benefits to society when assessed over a 30-year appraisal period.

                                         Grand Canal to Lucan Urban Greenway

For more information and to access the report, please see here.