Dublin, Ireland - Dublin City Council is delighted to announce the opening of the new Beatty’s Avenue to Herbert Park Active Travel Scheme.
The scheme was officially opened this morning by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam and includes the delivery of new walking and cycling infrastructure between Beatty’s Avenue and Herbert Park including a new protected cycle lane and new pedestrian and cyclist crossing.
The Beatty’s Avenue to Herbert Park Active Travel Scheme is part of the Dodder Greenway,
which is a key scheme in Dublin City Council’s Active Travel Network. When complete, the Dodder Greenway will provide a 17-kilometre premium walk-wheel-cycle route along the River Dodder corridor.Construction of the scheme, which was opened today, began in January 2025 and is being delivered under budget.
Lord Mayor Councillor Ray McAdam said: “I am delighted to be launching this key urban section of the stunning Dodder Greenway in Dublin today. To give Dubliners access to a safe and inviting urban greenway that enables and encourages more people to take up active travel is a win-win for the City.
Not only does this scheme protect cyclists from traffic by providing segregated cycling facilities, it also greatly improves the experience for people who are walking, or using wheelchairs or mobility aids, by providing a much-needed pedestrian and cyclist crossing on Merrion Road. I’m looking forward to cycling it myself!”
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien commented: “The Beatty’s Avenue to Herbert Park Scheme demonstrates the momentum of Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA) to deliver critical Active Travel infrastructure across the city, to improve safety and accessibility for people who are walking, wheeling or cycling.
The Government is strongly committed, through our investment in Active Travel, to providing people with viable alternatives to private car use. This attractive and inclusive Active Travel scheme will open active travel up to more people, facilitating us to achieve multiple cross-cutting policy objectives covering mental and physical health, social, economic and environmental commitments.”
Interim Chief Executive of the NTA, Hugh Creegan said: “The opening of this section of the Dodder Greenway will provide enhanced connections for communities along the length of the Dodder and support more sustainable travel choices. We are delighted to be investing in a scheme that encourages more people to walk, wheel or cycle in Ireland.”
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