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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2018

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Questions (488)

Robert Troy

Question:

488. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the list of pinch points or amended signalling as identified by public transport operators; if this list has been costed; and the timeline established for the commencement and completion of these works. [17510/18]

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Written answers

I wish to advise the Deputy that in June 2015 the Dublin City Centre Transport Study, published jointly by Dublin City Council and NTA, recognised that a rebalancing of the available road space would be required on various streets to facilitate the introduction of additional capacity for public transport, cycling and walking. Through a multi-agency approach by NTA, DCC, and TII working in conjunction with the various Public Transport Operators, the measures set out in the 2015 Study are being progressed so as to ensure that Dublin City transport system is capable of operating efficiently and reliably, with consistent journey times, and that it is facilitating the City's continued development and growth.

In 2016, the NTA published its Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035 which provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services for Dublin over the next two decades. The measures proposed in the strategy are linked to an analysis of current and projected levels of travel demand across the region.

Recent investment in public transport, allocated through the NTA was targeted to provide additional capacity and alternative choice for private car users. This included investment in new cycling routes and expansion of public bicycle share schemes, integrated ticketing and Real time passenger information (RTPI), renewal and expansion of the bus fleet, commencement of city centre rail re-signalling, opening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel, progressive and on-going introduction of city centre traffic management measures, reorganisation of bus services and the introduction of Luas Cross City.

Budget 2018 provides for an increase in the multi-annual capital investment for public transport with a four-year capital envelope of €2.7 billion over the period 2018-2021. The recently published National Development Plan (NDP), which was launched earlier this year by Government as part of Project Ireland 2040, also confirms a number of key investment priorities that will be delivered progressively and steadily over the short, medium and long term, to match transport demand, alleviate congestion and deliver a range of benefits over the next decade.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area.

In light of the NTA's responsibility in the matters raised, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for a more detailed reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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