Press Release: Transport 14 April 2008

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14 April 2008
 

Publication of the Dublin Transportation Authority Bill a welcome development

Green Party Transport Spokesperson Ciarán Cuffe today welcomed the publication of the Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008, which will lead the of the establishment of the Dublin Transport Authority

Deputy Cuffe said: “The establishment of a Transport Authority for Dublin is long overdue. We have had a serious deficiency in the coordination and delivery of public transport in the greater Dublin area over the past number of years. Simple things like integrated ticketing, real time bus passenger information are measures that improve confidence in a public transport system. I hope the co-ordination and ‘step in’ powers afforded to the DTA will enable them to deliver on projects like these efficiently.

“Delivering good quality public transport goes hand in hand with good planning and I am glad to see the DTA’s transport strategy will have to be consistent with planning guidelines”

“I think it is also crucial that public transport is made a top priority over the next few years and that public transport infrastructure that will give the commuter an alternative to private car use is delivered as soon as possible”