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Active travel

Active Travel promotes healthier, low‑carbon ways of getting around by supporting safe walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure. It focuses on providing practical, accessible alternatives for everyday journeys—whether commuting to work, going to the shops, or travelling with purpose using your own energy. For more information, contact the Active Travel: 📧 activetravel@galwaycoco.ie

  • Safe routes to school

    Promotes safe walking and cycling routes for schoolchildren through targeted infrastructure and education programmes.

  • Kinvara Community Transport Study

    Galway County Council has developed the Kinvara Community Transport Study (CTS) to identify local transport challenges and outline potential measures that support safer, more sustainable travel.

  • Active Travel Scheme – Church Road, Headford

    Galway County Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority, is developing an Active Travel scheme for Church Road in Headford, including the access road to Presentation College. The project focuses on improving local infrastructure, creating safer crossing points, and enhancing the visibility and safety of the school zone to support safer travel for all members of the community. Have your say at https://consult.galway.ie/en/consultation/active-travel-scheme-church-road-headford-deadline-extended. Closing date 9th January 2026