Active Travel has great benefits for our planet and great benefits for you and the community you live in.
Laois County Council, supported by the National Transport Authority, has completed various active travel projects across county Laois.
Here’s what we’ve been doing...
Phase 1 saw the completion of 400m of new shared pedestrian/cycle track from Lismard roundabout to the People’s Park.
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The scheme saw the delivery of measures on the Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix in support of the SRTS Programme for Scoil Mhuire. These included:
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The scheme saw the delivery of various measures on Davitt Road in support of the SRTS Programme for Scoil Phadraig Naofa. These included:
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The SRTS Programme for Maryborough NS saw the delivery of new raised zebra crossings at Lismard and O’Dowling roundabouts on the Portlaoise Southern Circular Road. In total six new crossings were constructed where none previously existed.
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The scheme comprised the construction of a new 3m wide footpath with public lighting to connect the existing footpath on the N80 Stradbally Road to Portlaoise GAA Club.
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This scheme comprised the construction of a new footpath and public lighting linking The Rock NS to the existing footpaths in Mountmellick.
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A new footpath with public lighting was constructed from the end of the existing footpath at Scoil Eoin Phóil ll Naofa to Ballyroan GAA Club.
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A new footpath with public lighting has provided a safe route from Church Street to Ballinakill outdoor swimming pool amenity.
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A new footpath constructed on the Errill Road has improved access to Scoil Bhríde NS.
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Two new raised zebra crossings were constructed on the Johnstown Road and Conoboro Road. Both schemes improved access to the town centre and schools.
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A new zebra crossing at the junction of Summerhill Lane and Portlaoise Southern Circular Road has provided safer access for primary school pupils.
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Improvements completed here saw the construction of new sections of footpath at locations where gaps in the network existed. This has ensured continuous footpaths to the town centre for residents in the area.
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The scheme saw the delivery of a new footpath to Stradbally cemetery with public lighting and pedestrian crossing provided.
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The scheme saw the installation of bespoke bicycle parking stands at locations throughout Portlaoise town centre.
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A new footpath constructed on the R422 has improved access to the village centre and the nearby Clonaslee College and adjacent Community Centre.
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Improvements completed here saw the construction of new sections of footpath at locations where gaps in the network existed. This has ensured continuous footpaths to the town centre for residents in the area.
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Junction tightening works with improved pedestrian crossings took place at various locations including:
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