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All Aboard the Self-Driving Bus: Is Full Automation in Public Transport Feasible?

By admin 3 April 2017

As cities expand and the pressure to create environmentally friendly transport systems increase there is a mounting urgency for our urban transport to adapt. But is it changing fast enough? Jonathan Wilkins discusses the potential benefits of automated public transport. The imaginative public transport ideas of recent years, have gathered both interest and controversy.

Kildare County Council establishes New Cycling Forum

By admin 28 March 2017

Kildare County Council has established the Kildare Cycling Forum, the purpose of which is to support the development of cycling infrastructure within the County, promote recreational cycling and encourage commuters to adopt cycling. The Cycling Forum will aim to provide a forum for professional and advocacy groups to input into ongoing policy and the practical […]

Getting smarter on cycling in the Capital

By admin 15 March 2017

Dublin City Council and Enterprise Ireland have announced €100k of innovation procurement funding to help scale up cycling in the capital. Four technology companies have been awarded €100k to develop smart technology solutions to help promote the use of bicycles in Dublin. The projects are focused on assisting the increase of bicycle usage, gathering better […]

Minister Ross Announces €324 Million for Regional and Local Roads

By admin 25 January 2017

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, recently announced details of the €324 million investment programme for 2017 for regional and local roads. Speaking about the investment, Minister Ross said: “I am announcing the 2017 grant allocations for regional and local roads which will allow Local Authorities to plan ahead and decide their […]

Ministers Host Dialogues on Brexit and Implications for Transport and Tourism

By admin 25 January 2017

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross T.D. and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD, hosted All-Island Sectoral Dialogues on Monday 23 January 2017 in the Crowne Plaza, Dundalk. The morning dialogue was themed “Tran sport and Logistics” and in the afternoon, Minister of State O’Donovan joined Minister Ross […]

2020 Cycling Objectives Remain an Ambitious Target

By admin 20 December 2016

While there have been significant developments in relation to cycling in general, there is still significant deficits when it comes to cycling as part of everyday life in rural communities. With over 20 funded local authority cycling initiatives currently underway, it is worth looking at what make up the key components of a sustainable and […]

Business Transport

Railway line is costing €550 per passenger to run

By admin 15 November 2016

Limerick-Ballybrophy route described as an ‘expensive campaign’ for local TD Alan Kelly A railway line between Limerick and Ballybrophy is costing €550 per passenger to operate, a report has found. The review into rail services, drawn up by the National Transport Authority and Iarnród Éireann, is to be brought to Cabinet by Minister for Transport […]

Launch of Donegal Road Safety Plan 2016-2021

By admin 21 September 2016

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Terence Slowey will today launched the Donegal Road Safety Plan 2016-2021 produced by the Donegal Road Safety Working Group, with the objective of improving road safety for all road users. The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is an interagency group consisting of Donegal County Council, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, An […]

Will planners or passengers design tomorrow’s transport networks?

By admin 12 September 2016

To plan for increased populations, greater urbanization and new working practices, mobility policymakers need to learn from and respond to passenger behaviors. Who leads change in the 21st century? In the past, it has come from the top down. Today, connected through technology and empowered by education like never before, citizens themselves are having a […]

Government have ‘limited powers’ on cost of car insurance

By admin 8 September 2016

Government have ‘limited powers’ on cost of car insurance. Motorists were advised that the Government had “limited” power to influence the cost of motor insurance premiums as they continue to spiral upwards. Minister of state for financial services, Eoghan Murphy said while the issue of rising motor insurance costs was one “which requires urgent attention” […]

Tourism Transport

All Aboard! Ireland’s first luxury sleeper train launches today

By admin 30 August 2016

The Belmond Grand Hibernian, billed as Ireland’s first luxury sleeper train, launched in Dublin today. The extravagant train includes 10 carriages, 20 en-suite cabins, two dining cars and an observation car, all refurbished by specialist outfitters. The Grand Hibernian’s inaugural journey is a six-day ‘Grand Tour of Ireland’, with 40 passengers

5 unmissable French cities that aren’t Paris

By admin 25 July 2016

Headed to France this year, but want something a bit more relaxed than Paris? There are countless towns and villages – including 42 world heritage sites – to visit while on a trip to France. Here’ we’ve compiled a list of some France’s best places to visit outside of the hustle-and-bustle of the capital. Corsica […]

Aer Lingus offering 25% off flights

By admin 20 July 2016

The weather may be nice right now, but knowing Ireland, it won’t last for very long! With that in mind, it might be a good idea to book a few weeks away somewhere nice, to make sure that you’re guaranteed that extra couple of weeks of sunshine. Aer Lingus are offering a 25% discount on […]

ROAD DEATHS IN 2015 ARE SECOND LOWEST IN OVER 50 YEARS

By admin 24 February 2016

Ireland is making progress in road safety. Countless lives have been saved through widespread changes in driver behaviour. Figures show that 165 people lost their lives in 2015, compared to 193 in 2014, the second lowest number of road deaths since records began in 1959. Despite the good progress, it is hard to say that 2015 was a […]

Pedestrian ‘Fast Track’ Could be Solution to Shopping Congestion

By admin 5 November 2015

By far the most annoying thing about Christmas shopping is the other Christmas shoppers. Carrying all those bulky shopping bags and trying to remember who else you need to buy for is hastle enough without having to face everyone else doing the exactly same thing at the exact same time, only slower, and inevitably in […]

7 Month RSA/Garda Síochána Road Safety Review for 2015 Published

By admin 19 August 2015

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority have published their initial review of fatalities on Irish roads for the first seven months of this year. The review shows a noticeable improvement from last year’s statistics, but still an alarming amount of deaths on the road. From January to July of this year, some 92 […]

RSA Proposes “Alco-locks” to Combat Repeat Drink Drivers

By admin 8 May 2015

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) are currently considering a technological solution to the problem of persistent, repeat offence drink driving. The “alco-lock” is a breathalyser device attached to the dashboard of a car which prevents the engine from starting unless the driver has given an all clear breath sample. The “alco-Lock” is to be deployed […]

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SOUTHEAST RECONNECTS WITH LONDON

By admin 1 April 2015

Flights on the Waterford-London Luton route are set to resume at the end of this month, with Belgian-based VLM Airlines to fly 12 times a week in each direction. Services to London will consist of twice-daily Monday-Friday flights, as well as a Saturday and a Sunday service. Operations began on Monday, April 27. VLM will […]

Minister for Transport to introduce new speed limits

By admin 19 March 2015

Transport Minister Pascal Donohoe is to announce new guidelines today that will affect speed limits in rural areas and housing estates. The new changes will see new signage on country roads and within housing estates in the next two years. There will be the provisional inclusion of “slow zones” introduced in housing estates and a […]

Staying Alive at 1.5 – Cycle Safety Awareness

By admin 11 March 2015

Donegal County Council and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group cycling safety campaign aims to: To display the safe overtaking of cyclists “Staying Alive 1.5” logo on Donegal County Council vehicles with the central message of allowing 1.5 meters between overtaking vehicles and cyclists. To educate all road users in the safety aspects of overtaking […]

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