Today the National Transport Authority announced that the private bus company Go-Ahead has won the tender to operate a number of bus routes which used to be operated by Dublin Bus. It is now vital that both the NTA and …
Review of Dublin 15 bus routes must create more direct routes to city centre and facilitate local communities
Later this week I’ll be attending a seminar being organised by the National Transport Authority on the review of routes in the Dublin 15 area. This is part of the major Busconnects scheme to improve public transport across the city.…
Bad news for commuters as NTA says no extra peak-time services on Maynooth line
I recently asked Eamon Ryan TD to put a question to the Minister for Transport about increasing capacity on the Maynooth line at peak times. The question was responded to by the National Transport Authority (NTA).
The NTA response will …
Good news: Bus Rapid Transit for Blanchardstown is back on the agenda
I am pleased to say that the National Transport Authority has confirmed that it plans to proceed with the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route between Blanchardstown and UCD in 2018. The confirmation came from Hugh Creegan, Director of Transport Investment …
I’m delighted to see that Dublin Bus has announced a new early morning 38B service. The bus will leave Damastown at 6:00am.
Since September, I have been in regular contact with Dublin Bus to improve capacity on this route, due …
Big changes to Snugborough Road bridge and junction proposed
Fingal County Council are bringing forward a proposal for a major change to the Snugborough Road bridge and junction. This proposal is currently out for public consultation. The key details are:
- Upgrading the existing five-arm signalised junction at Snugborough Rd/N3
New Census figures show Dublin 15 needs public transport investment to deal with increased population
Today’s initial Census 2016 figures show that of the top-ten fastest growing electoral districts in the country, three are located in the Dublin 15 area. These are Blanchardstown-Blakestown (which includes …
Proposed Traffic Calming measures along the Waterville Distributor Road
Fingal County Council is bringing forward a proposal for a traffic calming scheme along the Waterville Distributor Road (opposite Waterville Park).
- Double yellow lining along each side of the road
- Four