Local Authority Network

The Local Authority Network was established on the 14 July, 2009 to support the delivery of the Government’s Sustainable Travel Policy SmarterTravel at national and local level.
 
The Local Authority Network provides for structured liaison between central and local government to ensure that sustainable travel policy is delivered consistently and in accordance with best international practice at local level in Ireland.
 
The Network is comprised of a nominated official from each Local Authority and members of the National Sustainable Travel Office of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. 
 
The Network meets three times a year with meetings of subgroups taking place throughout the year.

The context of the new policy is set out in the Smarter Travel Policy Framework and Cycle Policy Framework.  The need for delivery at local level is referred to in both documents and relevant extracts can be viewed in Purpose and Principles of Network document.