Limerick City and County Council’s Active Travel team has delivered a landmark year for sustainable transport, making significant progress toward the vision set out in the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS).
Supported by the National Transport Authority (NTA), 2025 saw the completion of major city schemes, the rollout of community connectivity projects across rural towns and villages, and continued improvements to public transport infrastructure.
In total, over €25 million was invested in active and sustainable travel projects across Limerick in 2025, reflecting the Council’s commitment to creating a safe, accessible and connected network for walking, wheeling and cycling.
Two flagship projects were completed this year. On the Northside, the Mill Road Active Travel Scheme improved the link between the residential areas along the Mill Road and Scoil Íde on Corbally Road, creating a much safer, segregated path for walking and cycling. On the west side of the city the R510 Raheen to Quinn’s Cross scheme was completed, creating a safer corridor for walking and cycling and improving links between residential areas, workplaces and schools.
New pedestrian and cycle, as well as bus priority measures along Plassey Park Road were added to the network on the east side of the city. The Bloodmill Road Active Travel improvements, completed in 2025, have enhanced safety and accessibility for all road users around the emerging developments in the Ballysimon and Towlerton areas.
Construction is underway on the TUS to City Centre route which will add another vital link to the network, as well as Corbally Road. Other strategic projects are advancing through design and planning stages, with several key projects scheduled to progress in 2026.
Across the county, the Town and Villages Programme brought new connectivity to communities, with new and upgraded footpaths improving access to schools, shops and local amenities. Works in Kilteely, Loghill, Askeaton, Ballyorgan, Feohanagh and Broadford are just some examples of how Active Travel investment is making rural areas more connected.
2025 also saw the delivery of three new Safe Routes to School schemes at St. Brigid’s NS, Athea NS and Murroe NS. These projects aim to make school journeys safer and more sustainable by introducing traffic-calming measures, upgraded crossings, and School Zone treatments. Safe Routes to School schemes encourage active travel and speed reduction, and ease congestion at school gates.
The Active Travel team also advanced the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme, adding new shelters and improving accessibility and comfort for passengers at key locations including the University of Limerick, Castletroy, Hyde Road, Mulcair Road, and Foynes.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said:
"2025 has been a transformative year for Active Travel in Limerick. The completion of major schemes and the rollout of community connectivity projects bring us closer to a fully integrated, safe cycling network. These investments are about giving people real choices in how they move around our city and county."
Príomh Chomhairleoir of Limerick City and County Council, Councillor Catherine Slattery, said:
"This year’s investment has delivered real improvements for people across Limerick with major city schemes like Mill Road, the R510 Raheen to Quinn’s Cross, Bloodmill Road, upgraded footpaths in towns and villages, improved safety at schools, and upgraded bus stops for better accessibility. These are changes people can see and use every day."
Director of Services for Transportation and Mobility, Patricia Liddy, added:
"Our partnership with the NTA continues to deliver results in 2025. We’ve seen major improvements across Limerick – from new cycle lanes and footpaths and safer routes to school, to new bus shelters and improved accessibility at bus stops. We hope to build on this success in 2026 with key schemes such as South Circular Road, Castletroy Link Road, Old Cratloe Road and Wickham Street to Clare Street set to progress."
Senior Engineer with the Active Travel department at Limerick City and County Council, Sean McGlynn, concluded:
"2025 has been a year of real progress for Active Travel in Limerick. We’ve completed key schemes like Mill Road and the R510 Raheen to Quinn’s Cross and started work on strategic routes such as TUS to the city centre. These projects are helping to create a connected network that gives people more choice in how they travel."