Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Tuesday) welcomed almost €3.5 million in funding which is being allocated to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council by the National Transport Authority as part of the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) programme.

“This money will be used to fund more than 30 projects in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown area, and will include improvements to a number of cycle routes, which will make it easier and safer for cyclists to get around locally and to travel to and from the city centre.

“A total of €75,000 is being provided to allow for the design of a public bike hire scheme in Dun Laoghaire, which would be a positive addition for locals and visitors in the town. Funding of €475,000 has also been approved for the design of a priority cycle route along the N11, stretching from Stillorgan Park Road to Loughlinstown.

“Cycle parking will be improved at a number of locations throughout Dun Laoghaire and cycle routes are to be improved between the Windy Arbour Luas stop and UCD, and along the N11 between Belfield and Stillorgan Park.

“A number of other cycle route and road improvement works will be completed under the scheme, which will have a very positive impact on local residents. The continued investment in sustainable transport projects is very important if we are to encourage people to leave the car at home and use their bike to get around.

“The total of €3.5 million is a considerable sum of money to be awarded to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, and I hope the Council can get these works under way without delay.”