More than 60% of people in Northern Ireland satisfied with walking infrastructure in their area
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New official statistics published by NISRA statisticians in the Department for Infrastructure reveal that 61% of people in Northern Ireland are satisfied with the walking infrastructure in their area. This figure has declined by 5% from 66% in 2023/24.
Key findings:
Active Travel
- In 2024/25, the majority of respondents (89%) said that they considered ‘walking’ to be active travel, while more than three quarters (77%) said the same for ‘cycling’.
Walking in Northern Ireland
- More than three-fifths of respondents (61%) were satisfied with walking facilities in their area.
- Just under two-thirds of respondents (64%) indicated that they would be likely to walk short journeys (up to 3km / 2 miles).
- Walking to, and/or from work was reported by 14% of respondents.
- Almost three-fifths of those who indicated walking to work (58%) reported doing so 5 or more days a week.
Cycling in Northern Ireland
- Almost half of respondents (48%) indicated that they were satisfied with cycling facilities in their area. Lack of cycle lanes (79%) was the most common reason for dissatisfaction.
- When asked if would be likely to cycle short journeys (up to 5km/3 miles), 16% of respondents indicated that they would.
- Cycling to and/or from work, was reported by 2% of respondents.
About this publication:
This publication presents information from the 2024/25 Continuous Household Survey (CHS) on modes of transport considered to be "active travel", satisfaction with pedestrian and cycling facilities in their area and likelihood to walk or cycle short journeys.
In addition, data is presented on how often and how far respondents walk or cycle to work.
Further information:
Read the full report: Walking and Cycling in Northern Ireland 2024/2025
View data tables and background information: Walking and Cycling in Northern Ireland 2024/25