AQW 4130/17-22

Mr Andrew Muir
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 14/05/2020
Answered On Date: 21/05/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure when she intends to announce funding for greenway schemes.

Answer:

The Member will be aware that I have announced the creation of a Walking and Cycling Champion position in my Department with responsibility for taking forward work to deliver safe routes that give people the freedom and confidence to walk and cycle as part of their everyday routine.

Currently, I am considering carefully how I can assist in the development of greenways as part of my vision to enable greater sustainable transport options that connect communities, tackle the impact of climate change and improve lives.

My Department continues to operate under challenging budget constraints and the current COVID-19 emergency has added additional load to that budget. However, as I have indicated, I am keen to take decisions in relation to funding as soon as possible.