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BUS CORRIDOR SUBMISSION: NUMBER 12 – RATHFARNHAM TO CITY CENTRE

July 31, 2023
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Original Submission Date : 11 November 2020 The Rathfarnham to City Centre route has improved in some ways and disimproved in others. The solution found for Rathgar Road was in our view a very good one as a good compromise was found here to prioritize public transport including cycling infrastructure. However Terenure Road East continues […]

July 31, 2023
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Proposals for Bus Gates* next to KCR and Terenure Library (inbound only) and residential turn-bans are being met with considerable concern. *Note: A Bus Gate (such as the one at College Green), is a length of street that effectively creates a shortcut for buses that reduces travelling time for passengers by removing through traffic. These have […]

Uncomfortable truths: Confronting Dublin’s SUV epidemic

July 13, 2023
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Digging for cobalt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where 60% of the world’s supply is found. Miners often breathe in cobalt-laden dust, which can prove fatal.
Image/Text Credit: The Guardian

Restoring Aircoach route from Ballinteer/Terenure to Dublin Airport via M50

June 23, 2023
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Aircoach is licenced by The National Transport Authority (NTA). They operate six key services connecting Dublin Airport with Dublin City Centre and its suburbs, as well as non-stop express services. Proposal to: Route Map: Ballinteer => Dundrum Shopping Centre (Park & Ride) => Churchtown => Nutgrove Shopping Centre=> Rathfarnham Castle=> Terenure => Templeogue => Spawell (Park […]

R112 orbital bus route line from Blackrock to Walkinstown

The overlooked orbital from BusConnects

March 15, 2023
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It’s one of the city’s few crucial east-west orbital routes, built long before the M50 and it still has no bus service.
We are proposing a new orbital bus route along the R112 from Walkinstown to Blackrock.

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The Transit Quiz

This is a quiz to help raise awareness of transport infrastructure and sustainability in Ireland, sometimes looking to the past to better understand the future. Press the Start button when ready below and good luck!

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The Climate Action Plan 2021 (CAP21) provides a detailed plan for taking decisive action to achieve a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2030.

Which industry in Ireland has shown the greatest overall emissions rise with a 113.7% increase since 1990.

Agriculture

Industry

Transport

Commerical

Residential

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Dublin circa 1950. As of 2024, what percentage of roadspace on O'Connell Bridge is currently dedicated to cars?

approx 20%

approx 55%

approx 85%

approx 5%

3 / 38

Where did Ireland rank in the Climate Change Performance Index of 2019?

Very High

High, with Denmark, Portugal and Netherlands

Average with Brazil, France, Germany

Low with Cypress, Austria, Hungary

Very Low with Poland, Turkey, USA

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In which decade did Ireland have it's most extensive train network?

1870's

1920's

1950's

2010's

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In September 2022, plans were submitted to An Bord Pleanála for Dublin´s Metro North. In what year did An Bord Pleanála previously grant before permission for a Metro North (before it was axed)?

2008

2015

2011

2013

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NOx emissions primarily originate from the burning of fossil fuels in car engines. This process produces nitrogen oxides, which are harmful pollutants that contribute to air pollution, damage the human respiratory system and cause acid rain. Which of the following is a primary source of NOx emissions from cars?

Tire wear

Brake dust

Fuel combustion

Oil leaks

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Fracking is primarily used to extract natural gas, which is a fossil fuel. In some cases, it can also be used to extract oil for petrol and diesel.

Which of the following is not an environmental effect of fracking?

Water Contamination

Decreased Air Pollution

Induced seismicity (Earthquakes)

Habitat Destruction

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Volkswagen admitted to a commissioned study in 2014 which involved monkeys sat inside airtight chambers exposed to diesel fumes. The study was conducted by a research group funded directly by Volkswagen, Daimler, and BMW.

True

False

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What percentage of Europeans who live in cities are exposed to concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) that are above the WHO guideline level?

12%

96%

84%

50%

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The has shown the greatest overall rise in GHG emissions with an increase of 113.7% since 1990. As of 2023, the transport sector accounts for approximately what percentage of total greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland?

5.2%

11.5%

21.4%

25%

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If SUVs were a country, they would rank as the ______ most polluting nation in the world.

CNN_[1], The Guardian_[2] The International Energy Agency _[3]

6th

15th

3rd

10th

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As of 2024, what is the leading cause of death among young people aged 5-29 in Ireland?

Alcohol

Cancer

Drugs

Road Traffic Accidents

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With diesel-gate, car manufacturers admitted to equipping around 11 million diesel-powered cars worldwide with defeat devices. This included models sold in various markets under the Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, and Porsche brands.

A company might engage in greenwashing for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which?

To appeal to consumers' desires.

To make themselves look better

To increase their sales.

To decrease waste or water usage.

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What metal is carbon intensive to mine and used in car batteries, smartphones and laptops?

Platinum

Silver

Lithium

Copper

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In urban environments, public transport is generally more sustainable than driving electric vehicles because?

It gets more people more places in less time

EV´s take up as much roadspace as petrol/diesel cars

Some sources of electricity produce greenhouse gas emissions

All of the above

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A smartphone requires just a couple of grams of lithium for its construction. How much does a typical electric SUV need for its battery pack?

500-800 grams

20-40 kilograms

50 - 100 kilograms

200- 300 kilograms

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There exists credible and recorded evidence of child labor in cobalt mines. It is also a finite resource, and there are concerns about its ethical and environmental impact. Which country is the largest producer of cobalt for electric car batteries?

Argentina

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Equatorial Guinea

Western Sahara

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Whilst their emissions are usually higher in the production phase, EVs produce near zero tailpipe emissions, greatly reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas. In 2022, approximately 79.3% of all new cars sold in _______ were fully electric?

France

The Netherlands

Norway

Ireland

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Why does motorway expansion not work to reduce traffic in the long-term?

It does reduce traffic

Due to a concept called induced demand

It can reduce traffic if combined with other measures

Motorway expansion has no effect on traffic, it just changes its distribution

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A carbon tax rebate is a tax-free money benefit to help eligible individuals and families offset the cost of carbon taxes with an extra supplement for residents of small and rural communities.

Which country has implemented this experimental proposal?

Switzerland

New Zealand

Finland

Canada

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The Luas network is made up of 2 tram lines, one is 21km long and the other is 22km long. Which one is longer?

The Luas Red Line

The Luas Green Line

22 / 38

Which of the following statements is MOST LIKELY TRUE about SUVs and pickup trucks compared to smaller cars?

They are less likely to cause injuries to pedestrians

They pose a similar risk to pedestrians of all heights.

They are more likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities to pedestrians, especially children.

Their impact on pedestrian safety is not well-understood

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Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) shows that toll income on the M50 recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. How much income did they make on the tolls that year?

€170 million

€250 million

€38 million

€90 million

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"Just 14% of Dublin houses built within walking distance of public transport" - EY Consultancy, 2021

What does TOD stand for in the context of housing?

Traditionally Owned Developmnets

Train Oriented Dwelling

Transit Oriented Development

Task Oriented Dwelling

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A fatalistic attitude towards using more public transport for climate change is characterized by?

(Photo: The three fates, St Stephens Green)

Believing that individual actions can significantly impact climate change

Recognizing the importance of personal choices in addressing climate issues.

Feeling empowered to make a difference.

Thinking that individual actions are insignificant in the face of the global climate crisis.

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What was the recent public transport campaign launched by the Irish Department of Transport?

Travel Green

Get On Board

Your Journey Counts

Ride the Rails

27 / 38

Which mode of public transport is best suited to low-density cities?

Overground rail

Car sharing

Bus

Underground metro

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A 2:1 spend on public transport infrastructure compared to new roads was implemented in the 2020 Programme For Government. Which party introduced the proposal?

Labour Party

Social Democrats

Sinn Féin

Green Party

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A social tipping point in the context of SUVs and climate refers to...

The point at which the cost of owning an SUV outweighs the benefits.

The critical threshold where societal attitudes and behaviors towards SUVs shift dramatically.

The moment when SUVs become illegal.

The time when electric vehicles become more affordable and accessible.

30 / 38

What is the number of the Dublin Bus that goes to the Ferry Port?

129

32x

There is no Dublin Bus to the ferry

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The fastest passenger boat across the Irish Sea is a former US military catamaran run by Irish Ferries. What is it called?

The James Joyce

The Estrid

The Uylsses

The Dublin Swift

Lir Na Mara

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The Grantham Institute at Imperial College London found an average flight from Dublin to London emitted about 74kg of carbon emissions. How much did they estimate a Sail Rail journey from Dublin to London?

74kg (same as flying)

40kg

17kg

4 kg

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In this engineering study which was the last group of 200 people past the finish line?

Bikes

Buses

Trams

Cars

Pedestrians

34 / 38

The world's first hydrogen powered double deck bus was produced by Wrightbus.

In which county is the company based?

Co Derry

Co Donegal

Co Tyrone

Co Antrim

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Smaller cities also introduce congestion charges to fight traffic pollution and congestion. Which of the following cities has NOT implemented a congestion charge?

Malmö, Sweden

Porto, Portugal

Dublin, Ireland

Ghent, Belgium

Zurich, Switzerland

36 / 38

The group Go-Ahead Ireland run roughly what percentage of routes within the Dublin Bus network?

25%

10%

50%

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The Wayfinding Centre opened in Glasnevin in April 2024, what is the primary purpose of it?

To sell maps and transport souvenirs

To provide information and directions

To offer transportation services

To organize guided tours

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Designing with the "we" in mind means what?

Sharing the road with your friends

Designing for maximum personal comfort

Thinking about how "I" can get there

Thinking about how "we" can get there

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BUS CORRIDOR SUBMISSION: NUMBER 12 – RATHFARNHAM TO CITY CENTRE

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Uncomfortable truths: Confronting Dublin’s SUV epidemic

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