AQW 16636/17-22

Mr Andrew Muir
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 19/03/2021
Answered On Date: 30/03/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure how much (i) resource; and (ii) capital budget she will allocate to active travel in 2021/22.

Answer:

A Final Budget has not yet been agreed for 2021-22 and therefore it has not been possible to take any decisions on budget allocations.

It is, however, my intention to continue to make progress on active travel and blue / green initiatives. Given the importance of active travel and the multiple health and environmental benefits it brings, I am aware of the need for significant investment in this area and will ensure schemes that promote active travel will be prioritised within my available budget.