AQW 22452/17-22

Mr Andrew Muir
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 14/09/2021
Answered On Date: 27/09/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 6430/17-22, (i) whether her Department will update the NI Highway Code following confirmation of the changes in GB that provide greater priority for pedestrians and cyclists; and (ii) the timescales for the update.

Answer:

Following the DfT consultation exercise, my understanding is that any changes in the Highway Code for GB are yet to be laid before the Houses of Parliament for consideration.

There is insufficient time to update Northern Ireland Highway Code within this electoral mandate. However, my Department will continue to monitor progress on changes in Britain.

Priority is being given to interventions to improve walking and cycling, which includes an investment of £13.5 million in departmental walking and cycling schemes and the part funding of Council greenways. These practical steps will have a positive impact on people’s ability to walk, wheel and cycle safely through a range of schemes across Northern Ireland.