Major changes proposed in Dublin City Transport Study – Quays, College Green, Suffolk Street – Public Consultation June 11- July 16

The National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council today (June 10, 2015) published their joint “Dublin City Centre Transport Study” – a set of proposals to enhance overall movement in the city and achieve the objectives set out in the current Dublin City Development Plan – “ … modal share targets crossing the canals of 55% for public transport, 15% for cycling, 10% for walking and 20% for private car use in the annual cordon count by 2017”.

A period of public consultation on the Study will run from tomorrow, June 11^th until July 16^th 2015, so that the views of members of the public, and interested parties, can be heard before final decisions are made.

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• Dublin City Centre Transport Study proposes major changes to ensure city continues to function efficiently and accommodate future growth
• €150 million NTA investment in public transport forecast
• Public transport, cycling and pedestrian only links along North and South Quays and at College Green plus pedestrianisation of Suffolk Street and St. Stephen’s Green North
• Increases in public transport capacity plus implementation of city wide cycle network
• New interchange hubs, bridges, coach and taxi facilities to ease city flow

Public’s views sought – consultation open from June 11^th to  July 16^th 2015 onwww.dublincity.ie/TransportStudy