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LECP 198: Extend availability of the rural transport scheme to facilitate people living in isolated rural
Action 14
areas and people with disabilities living in isolated areas access employment
Remove barriers to participation and provide more opportunities for the continued involvement of people
Link to NPAS as they age in all aspects of cultural , economic and social life, in their communities according to their
needs, preferences and capacities

Local Measure/ • Increased number of routes
Indicator • Rural transport scheme extended to all target groups

Lead Body Local Link

Support Agencies LCDC / Bus Éireann / NTA

Timeline 2016 - 2018

In creating “active friendly” environments; cycle lanes, playgrounds, well-lit paths, etc. local authorities
HI Outcome will engage with local communities, schools and other stakeholders to plan facilities that are appropriate
to the needs of the community

LECP 280: Ensure that older people ‘ get out and about’ through the provision of safe, accessible,
Action 15 affordable and flexible transport systems with seamless connectivity between these systems in both rural
and urban areas

Remove barriers to participation and provide more opportunities for the continued involvement of people
Link to NPAS as they age in all aspects of cultural , economic and social life, in their communities according to their
needs, preferences and capacities

Local Measure/ • No. of rural transport schemes
Indicator

Lead Body Flexibus

Support Agencies LCDC

Timeline 2016 - 2022
In creating “active friendly” environments; cycle lanes, playgrounds, well-lit paths, etc. local authorities
HI Outcome will engage with local communities, schools and other stakeholders to plan facilities that are appropriate
to the needs of the community
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