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Public event to explain focus of Active Travel investment

Wed, 08 May 2019

An event to explain how the Isle of Man Government intends to encourage more people to walk and cycle will be held at Noa Bakehouse at North Quay in Douglas on Friday.

Maps and information on the areas to be prioritised and targeted for investment will be on display between 10am and 2pm.

Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer MHK and Kate Lord-Brennan MLC, Member with responsibility for Highway Services, will be present from 11am to announce the priority routes and talk about how a range of plans are coming together across government in support of the Active Travel Strategy.

The strategy was approved by Tynwald in July 2018 with the long-term vision for the Island to be a place where cycling and walking are normal and realistic transport choices for people of all ages.

The event is open to all and representatives from Infrastructure, Education, Public Health, the IoM Constabulary’s Road Safety team and Sustrans will be on hand to discuss Active Travel throughout the day.

After Friday’s event, the display will be moved to the Sea Terminal, where it will be available to visit May 13-17.

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