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
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,
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 […]
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 […]
Driver training, vehicle testing and route piloting has got under way with the first of the battery-electric buses that have arrived in Dublin. Nine buses have been delivered by manufacturer Wrightbus from their plant in Ballymena Co Antrim. They are among the first of the 120 vehicles that the National Transport Authority (NTA) ordered in […]
An Active Travel scheme for the Tulla Road in Ennis has received the backing of the Elected Members of Ennis Municipal District (MD) and will now proceed to detailed design, procurement, and construction stage. The scheme proposes to upgrade the existing cycling infrastructure along a 2km section of the R352 regional road between St. Senan’s […]
The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Children, Equality, Disability and Integration, Anne Rabbitte has joined with AsIAm, the National Transport Authority (NTA) and transport operators to launch a new initiative entitled “Prepare Me AsIAm for Public Transport”. Ireland’s National Autism Charity, AsIAm supports the Autistic community and their families to have
Cork County Council has taken delivery of two electric compact sweepers, marking a significant step forward in the Council’s commitment to promoting and implementing sustainable practices. This is the first time any Local Authority in Ireland has taken delivery of such machines, which will be used to maintain the expanding network of pedestrian and cycle […]
The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has allocated funds to Ireland’s local authorities with a view to spending €290 million on walking and cycling infrastructure in 2023. This substantial investment will fund approximately 1,200 Active Travel projects, contributing to the development of almost 1,000km of new and
The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, alongside the National Transport Authority (NTA) has launched a one year local hackney pilot scheme for a localised, specially licenced hackney service to help improve transport choices for people living in rural locations across the country. The Local Hackney Pilot is a grant aided programme, which is designed to
Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, has announced a strong return to pre-Covid passenger levels, achieving 89.5 million passenger journeys for the full year in 2022, despite some pandemic impact in the first two months of the year. In 2021, passenger journeys were 57.5 million. In 2022, Bus Éireann operated more than 225 million kilometres, […]
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, alongside the National Transport Authority and Santa Claus, announced that 108 schools will be included in the Safe Routes to School Programme. The Safe Routes to School Programme aims to create safer walking and cycling routes within communities, alleviate congestion at the school gates and […]
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,
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 […]
Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) is the latest employer to secure gold cycle-friendly employer accreditation in recognition of the organisation’s commitment to cycling initiatives and facilities for employees. In achieving its gold cycle-friendly status, the NTA joins a community of European and Irish employers who are using cycling to improve staff well-being
More than 70 different Active Travel schemes in Limerick, ranging from new footpaths and pedestrian crossings to greenway connections and junction tightening, have received funding approval from the National Transport Authority in recent weeks. More than €10m has been allocated to the schemes that will improve connectivity for communities in the city and county. This […]
Dublin City Council is proud to present Pedalpalooza, a FREE multi-activity event, celebrating all aspects of cycling taking place on Sunday 22nd May from 12pm to 4pm in Fairview Park as part of National Bike Week 2022. Pedalpalooza aims to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling by hosting a range of fun activities and […]
Galway City Council this week turned the first sod for the construction of the iconic new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge – the first bridge to span the Corrib in over 30 years. The new bridge will draw pedestrians and cyclists and facilitate a seamless and natural flow from either side of the river, while […]
The Government gave the green light to the multi-billion BusConnects programme for Dublin, paving the way for the National Transport Authority (NTA) to submit planning applications for the Core Bus Corridors to An Bord Pleanála. BusConnects will transform the city of Dublin, providing a faster and more efficient bus service for everyone in addition to […]
The first Safe School Zone for County Cork has been officially launched at Scoil Phádraig Naofa in Bandon by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD. The new features, including eye-catching traffic calming measures, are designed to encourage an increase in […]