Thirteen Dublin schools added to Safe Routes to School programme

Thirteen schools in Dublin will join the Safe Routes to School programme, one of Ireland’s largest active‑travel initiatives.

The expansion was announced by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State Sean Canney TD and the National Transport Authority. The scheme aims to help schools and local authorities improve safety for pupils, cut traffic congestion and promote walking and cycling to school.

Details of the specific schools and the rollout timetable were not provided in the announcement.

Source: Dublin Gazette. Photo: Sonny Sixteen / Pexels.