The future of urban transport policy lies not in expansion but in the intelligent use of existing traffic areas. The objective of ensuring mobility for people travelling to work and shopping and during leisure time requires urban traffic management based on modern information technology. Ernst Joos, Deputy Director of Zurich Transport. ‘Lessons in Transportation Planning … Read more
In contrast to other major European cities, Dublin has few rail- or tram- lines. Instead, public transport users mainly rely on an extensive but complicated bus network. This is, however, slow and unreliable, owing to Dublin’s appalling traffic congestion. Moreover, for several key destinations outside the centre, notably Dublin Airport, buses are the only available … Read more
The following is a submission to the Citizens Assembly on Dublin by a former Lord Mayor of Dublin Dermot Lacey, who argues for a new regional approach to Dublin that would include provision for a directly elected mayor with real power and responsibility for the whole city. Regional and Local Government – the other norm … Read more