Active travel is not a new idea in Northern Ireland but it “hasn’t been given the backing required” admits Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd.
But during his time his office, the Sinn Fein MLA has vowed to “make a difference” to walking, cycling and wheeling infrastructure.
Mr O’Dowd was speaking at the launch of the Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index 2021 at AllState’s Belfast office along the Lagan towpath.
