Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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260. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has completed a review of the national cycle policy framework; and if so, the main findings of the review. [44176/19]

Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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261. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has completed a review of the smarter travel policy framework; and if so, the main findings of the review. [44177/19]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 261 together.

I will shortly launch a public consultation on reviewing sustainable mobility policy.  It looks across all aspects of current policy in relation to public transport and active travel, and preparations are now at an advanced stage for launching very shortly.  

As part of the public consultation, I will be publishing a comprehensive suite of documents looking at the most important areas of public transport and active travel policy and seeking the views of all stakeholders.  The documentation will include a high-level assessment of the actions under the existing policies, Smarter Travel: A Sustainable Transport Future and the National Cycle Policy Framework and I will also publish a report of last year's initial Round Table Discussion with stakeholders and an Ex Post Evaluation of the Smarter Travel Areas programme 2012-2016.

This review will allow all stakeholders to reflect on what has been achieved, what remains to be done and how our policy frameworks can support the realisation of a more sustainable transport system.  

I look forward to the next phase of this work and engaging with the public and all stakeholders as we look to shape the future direction of public transport and active travel policy.