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DUBLIN 6W: Planning for Growth Before Congestion Gets Worse
South-west Dublin is entering a period of significant residential growth. Major developments are either underway or proposed at several strategic sites, including: These developments will bring thousands of additional residents into the wider area. If most of these journeys are made by private car, congestion at locations such as the KCR, Fortfield Road, Templeogue and…
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Fix the money, fix the problem: 5 energy taxes that could help Ireland navigate an uncertain future.
The world is on fire. The nations most affected are overwhelmingly low- and middle-income countries that have contributed the least to global emissions but suffer disproportionately. In the midst of this enormous inter-generational climate crisis, attention needs to turn to who the main contributors to this problem are and how we can start to navigate…
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Future of Dublin – Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Submitted by: Future of DublinTheme: Delivering Affordable Mobility, Climate Action and Regional Connectivity Executive Summary Ireland faces interconnected challenges in housing, transport, climate policy and regional development. Budget 2026 should prioritise investments that reduce congestion, improve quality of life, lower emissions and provide practical alternatives to private car dependency. Future of Dublin recommends targeted investment…
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Bus Éireann’s Expressway Routes Deserve Better Promotion — Not Just a Review
A review is under way into the future of Bus Éireann’s Expressway network, with reports suggesting several intercity routes — including Dublin–Wexford, Dublin–Waterford, Cork–Rosslare, Cork–Limerick, and Tralee–Rosslare — are being assessed for viability. That word, “viability,” is worrying. It’s become shorthand for whether a service makes enough money to justify its existence, but in reality,…
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🚲 Smart DublinBikes 2030: Strategic Plan
Vision:To transform DublinBikes into a fully electric, data-driven, and integrated urban mobility network by 2030 — supporting Dublin’s climate action goals, improving accessibility, and aligning with the Transport for Ireland (TFI) ecosystem. 1. Strategic Goals Objective Description Target Year 1. Electrify the fleet Transition to a 100% electric-assist (pedelec) fleet. 2028 2. Smart infrastructure Install…
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BusConnects Dublin: Templeogue bus corridor approval is good news but NTA needs to commit to providing attractive alternatives to car usage.
Planning approval for the Rathfarnham/Templeogue – City Centre bus corridor has now been granted as of December 2024. News that 10 of the 12 planned bus corridors have been approved by An Bord Pleanála is to be warmly welcomed, but the NTA now needs to ramp up the next stages of delivery and get shovels…
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The Climate and Transit Quiz
A note: Our group understands that not all journeys can be made by bus or public transport. The all-or-nothing fallacies are common. Statements like “We can´t all take the bus”, “Public transport is not reliable” etc.. are valid. With regard to projects like BusConnects, we recognise that issues exist regarding consultation and that there is some…
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Significance of Air Pollution and Children’s Health
Long-Lasting effects Air pollution exposure in early childhood can have long-term consequences. Children who are born prematurely or with low birth weight because of a mother’s exposure to air pollution during pregnancy are at high risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, hypertension, and diabetes later in life (14, 15). Similarly, stunted lung growth caused by…
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Budget 2025 should focus on cooling the global temperature: We need a vehicle weight sales tax now.
Did you know, there has been a 1,000pc increase in SUV sales in Europe since 2001? The trends are the complete opposite of what climate action desperately needs and experts have warned that the Government must intervene to influence buyer choices. Small countries like Ireland who currently lead the charge on SUV ownership rates can…
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We don´t need free public transport, we need a more frequent, more connected service
Transit is deeply deserving of public subsidy because its use produces societal benefits that economists call positive externalities, such as reduced emissions and traffic crashes, while also helping to achieve social goals related to equity. It is entirely appropriate for state, and local governments to provide financial support, particularly in ways that make transit service…