Active Travel and Sustainable Transport

A photomontage image showing part of the future Monivea Road (East) Active Travel Scheme.  This image shows the proposed works, including the new cycle lane and people crossing at traffic lights.

Monivea Road (East) Active Travel Scheme - Part 8

22 July 2026

In accordance with Part XI of the Planning & Development Acts 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 , Article 81 of the Planning Development Regulations 2001-2026 notice is hereby given by Galway City Council of the proposal to provide a segregated high quality cycle route along the R339 Monivea Road Galway; entitled “Monivea Road (East) Active Travel Scheme”.

line draw of city skyline with text saying GMATS

Galway City Council Welcomes Resumption of Process to Develop Future Transport Policy

1 July 2026

Galway City Council welcomes the reactivation of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transportation Strategy (GMATS) by the National Transport Authority (NTA). This important Strategy will identify the transport needs for Galway and inform the future development of Galway, enabling it to continue to serve as the economic and cultural centre of the West of Ireland.