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11% Rise in Capital Investment Programme Funding for Public Transport in 2022

By Ryan Harmon 27 September 2023

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published its Capital Investment Programme report for public transport in Ireland for 2022. The programme supports the delivery of an integrated, accessible public transport system across various activities such as Heavy Rail, Bus, Light Rail, Accessibility, Park & Ride, Ticketing & Technology and Active Travel. The

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dlr Becomes First Local Authority to Achieve Gold Certificate as European Cycle Friendly Employer

By Ryan Harmon 27 September 2023

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) has proudly received the prestigious Gold Cycle Friendly Employer certification from the European Cyclists’ Federation, making it the first cycle-friendly county council in Ireland. This achievement demonstrates dlr’s ongoing dedication to encourage staff to cycle to work and incorporate cycling into their daily routines.

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Limerick One of First Counties to Install Rural Bus Shelters as Local Rollout Continues

By Ryan Harmon 25 September 2023

Limerick City & County Council has become one of the first local authorities in Ireland to begin the rollout of bus shelters in rural areas. Facilities are operational in Hospital, Mungret, Askeaton and Bruff following works that have been completed in the last number of weeks.  Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Gerald […]

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Driveyou Car and Van Sharing Provider Announces 12 New Locations in Fingal

By Ryan Harmon 22 September 2023

Driveyou in partnership with Fingal County Council, ear marked twelve suitable locations across Blanchardstown, Swords, Malahide, Sutton, Rush, Balbriggan and Skerries where a community car sharing service would integrate with the day to day needs of people in these areas. New Driveyou.ie locations in Fingal: Main Street, Blanchardstown Dublin Road, Swords Liam Rodgers

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NTA Publishes Annual Report for 2022

By Ryan Harmon 18 September 2023

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published its annual report and financial statements for 2022. It was a significant year for the NTA with passenger numbers on public transport returning to and exceeding the record highs achieved, pre-Covid, in 2019. During 2022 a number of key strategic planning milestones were achieved. The NTA completed and published […]

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Consultation Now Open for Draft Dublin City Centre Transport Plan 2023

By Ryan Harmon 15 September 2023

Dublin City Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority, has published the draft Dublin City Centre Transport Plan 2023. The publication of this plan is an objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which was adopted by the elected members in November 2022, and of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area, as […]

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Green Light for Ennis Local Transport Plan

By Ryan Harmon 14 September 2023

The Ennis Municipal District office of Clare County Council has signed a contract with SYSTRA Ltd for the delivery of the Ennis Area Based Transport Assessment and Local Transport Plan. Funded under the National Transport Authority’s Active Travel Investment Programme, the Plan will guide funding for future transportation projects across Ennis and surrounding areas,

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Irish Electromobility Company EVHACS Announces €1m Seed Investment Secured

By Ryan Harmon 13 September 2023

Irish technology and manufacturing company EVHACS announced that it has secured a €1m investment following a successful seed round. EVHACS  is an Irish Company supported by Enterprise Ireland with a patent-pending technology that uniquely combines electric car charging with heat pumps, air conditioners and refrigeration units. The technology seeks to contribute to lowering

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Cork City Council Awarded the Smarter Travel Mark

By Ryan Harmon 6 September 2023

Cork City Council has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark, Silver Level, from the National Transport Authority. It is the first local authority in Ireland to receive the mark. The Smarter Travel Mark is a recognition of Cork City Council’s commitment to changing attitudes and behaviours regarding walking, cycling and public transport usage by implementing […]

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Increased Use of Speed Detection Cameras Authorised

By Ryan Harmon 5 September 2023

The use of speed detection cameras operating on Irish roads is to increase by 20 per cent following agreement between Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to increase funding for GoSafe speed cameras. An additional €1.2m million is to be allocated towards GoSafe, which provides and operates safety cameras in Ireland. […]

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Pearse Station Exhibition Tells Stories From Ukrainian Women in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 4 September 2023

Inner Light, an exhibition documenting the stories of Ukrainian women living in Ireland, has opened in Pearse Station. Co-ordinated by the Irish Red Cross, Ukrainian Action, and Roddy Doyle’s Fighting Words organisation, the exhibition is a reminder of the human face of the conflict in Ukraine. It features stories and reflections written by Ukrainian

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Signalling Contract Signed for Transformative Increase in Capacity in Cork Commuter Network

By Ryan Harmon 25 August 2023

Iarnród Éireann has awarded a substantial contract of €78.5 million to world leading rail transport company Alstom for a major signalling upgrade project on the Cork commuter rail network, to treble the number of trains which can operate between Cork and Cobh, Midleton and Mallow. The contract – part of an overall signalling investment of €180 million – […]

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Aer Lingus Launch New Route to Denver, Colorado and Relaunch of Minneapolis-St. Paul Service

By Ryan Harmon 22 August 2023

Aer Lingus has unveiled its upcoming plans for an eagerly anticipated new route to Denver, Colorado, along with the highly awaited relaunch of the Minneapolis-St. Paul route. These significant developments, set to launch in the summer of 2024, stand to strengthen the bonds between Ireland and the United States, while offering an enticing array of […]

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New Radar Counters Begin Looking at Traffic and Pedestrian Activity Across Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 18 August 2023

A series of mobility radar counters are to be installed at locations across Limerick, both where Active Travel schemes are proposed to be constructed and where they are completed, to compare mobility levels before and after the delivery of projects. The initiative is being implemented to ensure the Active Travel team at Limerick City and County Council […]

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Dublin City Council Announces New Ecargo Bike Initiatives

By Ryan Harmon 10 August 2023

Dublin City Council has announced a range of new initiatives to boost the use of the ecargo bike in the city. The announcement comes on the back of a successful pilot scheme which saw more than 20 local businesses trialling electric cargo bikes over the past two years.   One of the new projects will […]

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‘Your Journey Counts’ Campaign Launched as Research Shows Public Support to Cut Transport Emissions

By Ryan Harmon 9 August 2023

New research by Red C and commissioned by the Department of Transport has revealed that 77% of Irish people agree that walking, cycling and using public transport more is important with regards to impact on the environment and 60% are willing to personally make changes to how they travel. The research forms part of the […]

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NextBike by TIER Launches Multimodel Bike Sharing Scheme in Navan Town

By Ryan Harmon 4 August 2023

nextbike by TIER in partnership with Meath County Council has announced the launch of a multimodal bike service in Navan. The service will be its first to feature push bikes, e-bikes from TIER and e-cargo bikes all through a single customer app and is TIER’s third location launch in Ireland, following the launch of its […]

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N17/R320 Lisduff Junction Upgrade Officially Opened

By Ryan Harmon 3 August 2023

Minister of State, Dara Calleary TD, has officially opened the new N17/R320 Lisduff Junction Upgrade Road Project. The official opening was performed by Minister of State Calleary, alongside Cllr Michael Loftus, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council. The upgraded junction is the largest project funded to date by Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s Safety Section. The

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Significant River Works Commence on Sustainable Transport Bridge in Waterford

By Ryan Harmon 3 August 2023

A significant milestone was reached in the progress of the Sustainable Transport Bridge in Waterford as BAMs construction barge ‘Skerchi’ was towed into place to commence piling works for the four bridge pier foundations. The piers require construction of a cofferdam, a watertight enclosure to allow construction work below the waterline. The cofferdams will be […]

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First Carlow Town Bus Service Will Prove Transformative

By Ryan Harmon 31 July 2023

The new Carlow Town bus service is welcome news for the local economy, the environment, but most of all, for the people who live, learn and work here, according to Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD. The Minister was speaking at the launch of the first ever dedicated Carlow Town bus service, which will see Bus […]