Cork to benefit from a €45m 'game-changing' investment in walking and cycling projects

The NTA intends to invest some €45.39m on 80 projects in Cork alone, including 39 new projects. Among existing proposals is a light rail system, shown here operating alongside a cycle lane on the old Blackrock railway line, now a popular walking and cycling greenway.

A €45m investment in dozens of walking and cycling projects in Cork has been described as the true start of a “game-changing” transport plan for the city region.

Business group Cork Chamber hailed the investment after the National Transport Authority (NTA) announced details of an overall €240m investment in 468 sustainable transport projects in 12 local authority areas.