Following lengthy discussions at County House in Lifford, Donegal County Council has agreed to proceed with Active Travel plans for Letterkenny.
There was much concern that the works scheduled to be carried out on the Ballyraine Road and Circular Road would compound the existing traffic issues in the town.
The works will see the implementation of additional cycle lanes and the signalisation of two roundabouts.
Councillor Ciaran Brogan warned that the projects were premature and called for the passing of the Part 8 regulation to be deferred.
He believes there are alternative solutions:
Councillor Gerry McMonagle was among a number of Councillors in support of the Active Travel Projects going ahead.
He says Letterkenny’s infrastructure must grow to meet the growing needs of the town.
Councillor McMonagle says there is a safety aspect to the plans which is vital for e scooter and e bike users:
Of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District Councillors, Councillors Gerry McMonagle, Declan Meehan, Thomas Sean Devine, Michael McBride and Jimmy Kavanagh were in favour of proceeding with the plans while Councillors Ciaran Brogan, Donal Mandy Kelly and Donal Coyle were against.
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