Inspire has finalised a response to the Department for Infrastructure’s consultation on the Transport Strategy 2035.
The focus of that submission was community transport, a scheme so vital to many of the people we support. For those who live far from public transport, or who find it difficult to travel on buses and trains, community transport is a lifeline. At its best, the programme promotes social cohesion and connects people to the things they need and the places they want to go.
When we talk to Inspire service users, a theme that often emerges is one of connection. They frequently refer to the friends that they have met through Inspire and the sense of belonging that that those relationships create. These bonds are critical to maintaining positive mental health.
That’s why we want the Department to understand how important it is to give community transport the funding it needs to thrive and to serve individuals throughout Northern Ireland.
You can read our response here.