Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2015
590. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received the report on congestion in the Dublin area which he requested the National Transport Authority to prepare earlier in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41697/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn June 2015 the National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council jointly published the “Dublin City Centre Transport Study” for consultation purposes.
The study set out various proposals to enable the City Centre to accommodate the increase in commuters travelling into the City Centre each morning by 2023, while facilitating the operation of Luas Cross City and enhancing the overall environment of the City Centre for visitors, shoppers, residents and workers. The study covered all modes of transport - walking, cycling, public transport, car – and it also considered how opportunities to improve the appearance of the city could be provided by reconfiguration of street space on certain streets.
The consultation period concluded in August and elicited almost 7,800 submissions and these submissions are currently being assessed by Dublin City Council in conjunction with the NTA.
