Safe Routes to Schools
This programme is an initiative of the Department of Transport and supported by the Department of Education.
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme aims to create new and safer walking, cycling and wheeling routes within communities, alleviating congestion at the school gates and increasing the number of students who walk or cycle to school.
An Taisce Green-Schools coordinates the programme and a dedicated Infrastructure Officer works with schools who applied to be in the programme and Westmeath County Council to produce an Outline Delivery Plan for each school.
Outline Delivery Plans for the first 4 schools were produced by the An Taisce Green Schools Infrastructure Officer in 2023.
Scoil ChroÍ Naofa, Rochfortbridge
- Scoil ChroÍ Naofa Outline Delivery Plan
Measures identified adjacent to Scoil Chroi Naofa will be implemented in tandem with proposed works associated with extension to St Joseph’s Secondary School.
St. Josephs Secondary School, Rochfortbridge
- St. Josephs Secondary School Outline Delivery Plan
Measures identified adjacent to St. Josephs Secondary School will be implemented in tandem with its proposed extension.
Scoil an Chlochair, Kilbeggan
Athlone Community College
Measures identified adjacent to the schools chosen in Round 2, Scoil an Chlochair Kilbeggan & Athlone Community College, were implemented in 2024.
The 3 schools chosen for Round 3 were announced towards the end of 2024
- Cluain Maoláin National School, Clonmellon
- St Joseph's National School, Rathwire
- Columba College, Killucan
The Outline Delivery Plans for the Round 3 schools will be progressed in 2025.
Further Information in relation to Safe Routes to Schools:
- https://saferoutestoschool.ie//
- https://www.nationaltransport.ie/planning-and-investment/transport-investment/active-travel-investment-programme/safe-routes-to-school-srts-programme-active-travel/
