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South Dublin Launch ‘Our Journey Towards Vision Zero’ Road Safety Action Plan 2022-2024

By Ryan Harmon
South Dublin County Council (SDCC) launch their Road Safety Action Plan 2022 – 2024 which outlines 27 key actions that supports the work of the 5th Government Road Safety Strategy (GRSS) 2012 – 2030 ‘Our Journey Towards Vision Zero’. Vision Zero is Ireland’s long-term goal of achieving zero road deaths or serious injuries by 2050. SDCC […]
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Transformative Pathfinder Programme to Bring More Public Transport, Walking and Cycling Options to Our Villages, Towns, and Cities by 2025

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan launched the Pathfinder Programme of 35 exemplar transport projects to be delivered by local authorities and agencies around the country within the next 3 years. The projects are those selected following Minister Ryan’s call to local authorities over the summer to submit their most innovative, transformative plans for public transport,
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Gold Cycle-Friendly Award for Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

By Ryan Harmon
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has been awarded a gold Cycle-Friendly Employer award for its commitment to reducing carbon emissions by supporting and encouraging employees to cycle to work. The department has put significant work into upgrading its existing cycling facilities and promoting cycling awareness and safety among its employees. Jill
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Taking the Lead on Two Wheels

By Ryan Harmon
There is a saying “you take action based on where you want to be, not based on where you are.” The Department of Transport and National Transport Authority have taken the lead in supporting their employees with a European Standard of Cycle Friendly Workplace and achieved a gold standard accreditation. In addition to attracting and […]
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DART+ West Railway Order to Bring DART to Maynooth

By Ryan Harmon
The application for a Railway Order for DART+ West is set to be lodged later this week, Iarnród Éireann has said. The application will seek permission to extend the electrified DART network from Connolly/Spencer Dock area to west of Maynooth, Co Kildare and to M3 Parkway, Co. Meath. It is set to be the first major Railway Order application […]
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Limerick Active Travel Launches Virtual Public Consultation Room for Proposed Limerick City Greenway

By Ryan Harmon
A virtual public consultation room on the proposed Limerick City Greenway has gone live and offers the public an opportunity to view and comment on the proposed designs. The virtual room will guide people through the proposals for a new fully accessible 6.8km long greenway between the UL Boat Club and Annacotty village and locations […]