The opening of the Harry Reynolds Road Pedestrian and Cycle Route is a wonderful development in the provision of active travel in Balbriggan, according to the Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group.
This project is aligned with Fingal County Council’s Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Plan, which was recently updated and extended out to 2030.
It sets out an ambitious new vision to transform and improve Balbriggan by revitalising and creating unique and sustainable public open spaces.
The scheme provides a pedestrian and cycle-link between Drogheda Street and Hamilton Road.
It is a three km fully segregated and well-lit pedestrian and cycle route, designed to promote confidence and safety when walking, wheeling and cycling.
Other improvements include 13 safe controlled crossing points, wide cycle-tracks and footpaths, new zebra and toucan crossings as well as signage and road markings to indicate shared space for cyclists.
The route serves school campuses at St Molaga’s SNS, Loretto Secondary School, Balbriggan Community College, Bracken Educate Together NS, Ardgillan Community College and Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín.
The project offers enhanced accessibility and encourages children and their parents to choose active travel as their main form of transport.
It also offers a safe cycling and walking route to shops, childcare facilities and community amenities including Millpond Park and Flemington Community Centre.
The route makes travelling by active travel in Balbriggan safer and more convenient, particularly for children, older people and less experienced cyclists.
Dr David Begg, Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group, which oversees Fingal County Council’s Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme, said people from Balbriggan and beyond would enjoy what he described as a ‘wonderful facility’.
“It is fantastic to see this step in the right direction to get more people active, and incentivise them to make more trips by bike,” said Dr Begg.
“I know it will help non-cyclists rediscover the joy of cycling, encourage people to choose cycling ahead of getting in their car, and help normalise cycling to school, college and work in a safer environment.”
It was officially opened by Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh, in the presence of Minister for Transport and Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy, Darragh O’Brien TD.
This project is a significant step forward in enhancing connectivity and promoting active travel in Balbriggan.
The route serves school campuses at St Molaga’s SNS, Loretto Secondary School, Balbriggan Community College, Bracken Educate Together NS, Ardgillan Community College and Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín.
The project offers enhanced accessibility and encourages children and their parents to choose active travel as their main form of transport.
It also offers a safe cycling and walking route to shops, childcare facilities and community amenities including Millpond Park and Flemington Community Centre.
The route makes travelling by active travel in Balbriggan safer and more convenient, particularly for children, older people and less experienced cyclists.
Dr David Begg, Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group, which oversees Fingal County Council’s Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme, said people from Balbriggan and beyond would enjoy what he described as a ‘wonderful facility’.
“It is fantastic to see this step in the right direction to get more people active, and incentivise them to make more trips by bike,” said Dr Begg.
“I know it will help non-cyclists rediscover the joy of cycling, encourage people to choose cycling ahead of getting in their car, and help normalise cycling to school, college and work in a safer environment.”
It was officially opened by Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh, in the presence of Minister for Transport and Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy, Darragh O’Brien TD.
This project is a significant step forward in enhancing connectivity and promoting active travel in Balbriggan.
