Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017
667. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the National Transport Authority proposals for bus transport in Dublin and on the additional resources needed to improve the Dublin regional bus network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32819/17]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the BusConnects initiative which proposes a radical transformation of the bus system in the Dublin region that will involve, inter alia, the development of a network of 'next generation' bus corridors and a complete redesign of the network to be accompanied by a network of bus-based park and ride sites at strategic locations.
The bus network is undeniably the cornerstone of the public transport system. Therefore, the best and most timely option to tackle congestion in the Dublin region in the short to medium term is to radically improve the bus system.
I am seeking additional funding for public transport investment in the mid-term review of the Capital Plan to support this initiative.
