Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2022
33. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 183 of 22 September 2022 and 227 of 25 October 2022, the details of the promised feasibility study for light rail in Galway; the status of preparations for the carrying out of the feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55820/22]
View answerThe National Transport Authority (NTA) expects to commence the review of the 2016 Galway Transport Strategy and the development of a new Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy before the end of this year. A specialist team will be appointed shortly to assist the NTA, in conjunction with Galway City and Galway County Councils, in undertaking this work.
A comprehensive review of all transport options will be carried out as part of the development of the new strategy and will specifically include a feasibility study for light rail in Galway city. This will allow for a multi-modal perspective and integration within an overall land-use plan, and to identify the optimal modal solutions to meet the transport needs of Galway.
The NTA will undertake a comprehensive public consultation exercise on a draft strategy as part of the development process, with an expected publication of a final strategy before the end of 2023.
