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Fahey calls for bypass to be included in existing road projects
The approved section of the Galway City Outer Bypass should be included in the major road projects on the N17 and N18 which are proceeding under Public Private Partnerships.
Taxi regulatory staff must be based in Galway says Ó Brolcháin
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey must base some of the taxi regulatory staff in the Galway region rather than basing them all in Dublin.
MEPs speak at rail meeting
Two MEPs are supporting a move that could see huge improvements in transport for the people of East Mullingar.
‘Roadmap’ is crucial for Galway’s future development says Fahey
A ‘roadmap’ outlining what Galway should look like in 2030 is “crucial” if Galway is to become “Europe’s most attractive waterfront city” over the next 20 years, according to Galway West TD Frank Fahey.
€17m investment in local roads to be slashed – Bannon
Deputy James Bannon has blasted Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey for doing a “complete U-turn” on €17 million plans announced just two months ago to upgrade roads across Westmeath.
Dolan critical of cut in maintenance budget
According to Westmeath County Council councillor John Dolan, some 70 per cent of all fatal accidents occur on local roads. Yet Noel Dempsey has abandoned plans, announced just two months ago, to upgrade roads around the country in a move which will inevitably cost jobs and could cost lives as a result of further blackspot accidents, Cllr Dolan warns.
Claregalway bus/cycle lane will only put lives at risk says Michael Eames
Claregalway needed a bypass to solve its severe traffic congestion problems not a bus/cycle lane and with 40,000 vehicle movements per day, it would be risking lives to cycle or let a child cycle to the village schools.
Western Rail Corridor can be a boost to business and tourism if it gets public support, says WDC
Phase one of the Western Rail Corridor is due to get under way in September, enabling rail travel from Galway to Ennis, Limerick, and on to Cork, Tralee, Rosslare, and Waterford. It could also be a boost for business and tourism.
Community forum demands funding for better transport infrastructure
The reliance on private cars as the main mode of transport is seriously damaging the health and quality of life of people in Galway. The aim now must be to develop a transport strategy where priority is given to pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport.
Claregalway bus/cycle lane will only put lives at risk says Michael Eames
The new Claregalway bus corridor will either be a solution to the traffic congestion that has plagued the area or else it will do nothing but put lives at risk.
