Key developments include segregated cycle lanes, widened footpaths, new pedestrian crossings, and walking and cycling bridges. The initiative will significantly improve mobility and safety for pedestrians and cyclists alike.

Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan welcomed the announcement, emphasizing the positive impact on communities across Sligo. He highlighted notable allocations, such as €150,000 for the Strandhill Active Travel Scheme, €260,000 for the Cleaveragh Active Travel Scheme, €215,000 for the Coolaney to Rockfield Village Active Travel Scheme, and €395,000 for projects at Scoil Ursula and St. John’s NS in Sligo.

Below is a breakdown of the funded projects:

1. Low Cost Junction Tightening: €60,000
2. Sligo County Council Active Travel Staff Costs: €255,000
3. Clarion Road – Active Travel Facilities: €30,000
4. Western Distributor Road Linkages to Sligo City (Oakfield Road): €10,000
5. Strandhill Active Travel Scheme: €150,000
6. Rosses Point Village Road Footpath Scheme: €30,000
7. Cleaveragh Active Travel Scheme: €260,000
8. First Sea Road Active Travel Scheme: €20,000
9. Caltragh Newtown Holmes Active Travel Scheme: €45,000
10. Ballygawley Village to Castledargan Footpath: €100,000
11. Coolaney to Rockfield Village Active Travel Scheme: €215,000
12. Carraroe to GAA Pitch Active Travel Scheme: €205,000
13. Safe Routes to School (St John’s National School): €200,000
14. Safe Routes to School (Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone): €130,000
15. Scoil Ursula, Sligo: €195,000
16. Sligo City to Carraroe Active Travel Corridor – Pathfinder Scheme: €240,000
17. Sligo City to ATU Active Travel Corridor – Pathfinder Scheme: €40,000
18. Permeability Projects: €65,000
19. Countywide Bus Shelters: €500,000

This transformative initiative underscores the council’s commitment to creating a more sustainable and accessible environment for all residents. The projects will also support local economies and enhance the quality of life across the region.