Transport

Ryan backs plan for 30 per cent cut to school car journeys

Minister says Climate Action Plan target will be met through providing better bus services and active travel options rather than blaming motorists

Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment: ‘We need to do safe routes to schools, lower speeds outside schools, better bus services, better and safer cycling, and footpaths.’ Picture: Arthur Carron

People will not be shamed for having to do the school run in a car, but a 30 per cent reduction in car use for school drop-offs would be beneficial for everyone, Eamon Ryan has said.

Responding to proposals in the latest Climate Action Plan to reduce “Escort to Education Journeys” by 30 per cent, the Minister for the Environment and Green Party leader said it was right to target school runs, which made up ...