Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
1867. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to the publication of BusConnects by the NTA, the process and timeframe to identify specific sites to provide bus-based park and ride facilities for Dublin city bound commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27988/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 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.
I am seeking additional funding for public transport investment in the mid-term review of the Capital Plan to support this initiative.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, 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 ten working days.
The referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.
