Funding of £1.9m has been allocated by the Department for Infrastructure to help develop seven active travel projects in Northern Ireland.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announced the funding boost which will support councils' delivery on their priorities for active travel.

Announcing the investment, Minister Kimmins said: "Last year my Department wrote to councils inviting them to submit proposals for greenway and active travel related projects to be considered for capital funding support. 

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"Seven projects have now been identified and I am delighted to allocate £1.9m to help those councils deliver on their priorities for active travel. My department is committed to supporting councils to realise their ambitions and will continue to work with them to develop their longer term plans for greenways and other active travel related facilities."

The Minister concluded: "Creating places that encourage more people to consider walking, wheeling and cycling as part of their daily routine is not just good for the environment but is also beneficial for our physical and mental wellbeing."