LIMERICK City and County Council ranked among the top three local authorities in the country for delivery of active travel infrastructure in 2024, according to the latest Climate Action KPI report from the Local Government Management Agency.
The report found 76 projects were delivered by the Council’s Active Travel team in Limerick in 2024, an increase from 22 in 2023.
In terms of physical delivery, the Limerick team completed 17.2km of new active travel infrastructure in 2024, up from 15.6km in 2025.
These projects included works on safe routes to schools, zebra crossings, footpath and junction upgrades, segregated cycle paths, accessibility and public realm improvements, and bus stops and shelters.
Mayor John Moran hailed the ranking as a sign Limerick is moving towards a more sustainable and connected future.
“Tripling the number of projects this year shows we are not resting on our laurels, but are fully committed to continuing to make active travel a safe and attractive choice,” Mayor Moran commented.
Council Príomh Chomhairleoir Cllr Catherine Slattery said that “in 2024 we successfully delivered a wide variety of projects, including new cycle paths on Father Russell Road and Childers Road, and critical safe routes to school at locations like Crescent College Comprehensive, Donoughmore National School, Hazelwood College in Dromcollogher, and Laurel Hill Avenue”.
“The completion of 17.2km of new infrastructure, as reported by LGMA, highlights the significant progress being made in Limerick. This achievement reflects the strategic focus of this Council on delivering a connected and accessible network of walking, wheeling, and cycling routes.”
