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Donegal public asked for views on
greenway
19.04.15
PEOPLE in Donegal are
being invited to express their views on the proposed
extension of the greenway infrastructure of Derry-Strabane
and Donegal County Council areas.
The North West Greenway Plan has been developed by
the sustainable transport charity Sustrans, and
commissioned by the North West Regional Cross-Border
Group. The Plan identifies a series of recommended
greenway routes and a new map has been drawn up as a
result of research and initial consultations with a
view to opening up new ways of connecting the
region.
The plan has now been formally adopted by Derry City
and Strabane District Council and is being
considered by Donegal County Council for inclusion
into future delivery strategies. |
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A leafy section of Derry's Urban
Greenway. |
To date over 1,000km of
cycling/walking provision has been delivered across
both council areas. The vast majority, 940km, of
routes are on road with 80km traffic free, 30km of
which are classified as high quality greenways.
Mayor of Derry, Cllr Elisha McCallion, said: “The
ongoing development of the greenway network has
opened up many areas across the district making them
more accessible to local people. And the potential
links with our neighbouring council area in Donegal
make the network a valuable tourism asset for both
border areas."
The new plan seeks to extend the traffic free
provision and the study will also serve as a tool
for other stakeholders interested in developing
greenways.
To view the plan online and share your thoughts and
views please go to
www.derrystrabane.com . |
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