Banbridge / Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015
Strategic Plan Framework: Walking and Cycling

Most journeys involve some walking and in urban areas, walking is an important alternative to the car. Cycling is an economical, environmentally friendly and healthy means of transport that can provide a realistic alternative to the car for short journeys.

The approach to walking and cycling set out in the Plan is informed by 'Walking Northern Ireland: An Action Plan' (Northern Ireland Walking Forum / DRD, December 2003) and the 'Northern Ireland Cycling Strategy' (DRD, June 2000).

The Plan provides for the enhancement of walking and cycling networks through the Key Site Requirements for many of the zonings and development opportunity sites in Volumes 2 and 3 of the Plan.

National Cycle Network routes 9 and 93 pass through the Plan Area and Sustrans intend to extend and improve these routes.

The SRTP makes further provision for walking and cycling within the Plan Area, such as greater priority for pedestrians on local roads, Quality Walking Routes / Networks and development of the existing cycle network. The SRTP also targets improved integration between walking and cycling and public transport through better links to stations and stops and the provision of cycle stands.