OVER €25million was invested in active and sustainable travel projects across Limerick last year, marking what the Limerick Council department leading the charge has described as significant progress towards the vision set out in the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS).
The Council’s Active Travel team said it delivered a landmark year for sustainable transport in 2025, reflecting the local authority’s commitment to creating a safe, accessible, and connected network for walking, wheeling, and cycling.
Supported by the National Transport Authority (NTA), 2025 saw the completion of major city schemes, the rollout of community connectivity projects across rural towns and villages, and continued improvements to public transport infrastructure.
In total, over €25million was invested in active and sustainable travel projects across Limerick in 2025, reflecting, the team said, the Council’s commitment to creating a safe, accessible and connected network for walking, wheeling and cycling.
Two flagship projects were completed last year, the Active Travel team noted.
On the Northside, the Mill Road Active Travel Scheme improved the link between the residential areas along the Mill Road and Scoil Íde on Corbally Road. And on the west side of the city, the R510 Raheen to Quinn’s Cross scheme was completed.
New pedestrian and cycle paths, as well as bus priority measures along Plassey Park Road, were added to the network on the east side of the city, along with the Bloodmill Road Active Travel improvements.
The Council’s Director of Services for Transportation and Mobility, Patricia Liddy, said: “We’ve seen major improvements across Limerick – from new cycle lanes and footpaths and safer routes to school, to new bus shelters and improved accessibility at bus stops.”
“We hope to build on this success in 2026 with key schemes such as South Circular Road, Castletroy Link Road, Old Cratloe Road and Wickham Street to Clare Street set to progress.”
Construction is now underway on the TUS to City Centre route, which will add another vital link to the network, as well as the Corbally Road.
The Active Travel team added that works in Kilteely, Loghill, Askeaton, Ballyorgan, Feohanagh, and Broadford are just some examples of how it is making rural areas more connected.
The team added that it also added new shelters at key locations including the University of Limerick, Castletroy, Hyde Road, Mulcair Road, and Foynes.