AQW 16636/17-22 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure how much (i) resource; and (ii) capital budget she will allocate to active travel in 2021/22.
Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 19 March 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 19 March 2021
- Answer due by
- 7 April 2021
- Answered
- 30 March 202111 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
A Final Budget has not yet been agreed for 2021-22 and therefore it has not been possible to take any decisions on budget allocations.
It is, however, my intention to continue to make progress on active travel and blue / green initiatives. Given the importance of active travel and the multiple health and environmental benefits it brings, I am aware of the need for significant investment in this area and will ensure schemes that promote active travel will be prioritised within my available budget.