A Galway County Council project designed to improve accessibility and user comfort at bus stops serving rural Gaeltacht communities in south Connemara has won the Age Friendly Transport Award at a gala ceremony held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Santry, Dublin.
Judges applauded Galway County Council’s Roads and Transportation Unit for it’s design of the Cnoc (Indreabhán ) and Casla Bus Shelters which assist people with disabilities and older people to access nearby services. The shelters were re-oriented to shelter people from the westerly wind at these locations.
Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway
County Council and Chair of the Age Friendly Alliance stated, “The Local Authority’s collaboration with local residents on elements such as orientation and land dedications demonstrates our commitment to creating spaces that are responsive to the real-world needs of older people and those with disabilities.
“Galway County Council’s recognition at the Age Friendly Awards highlights the importance of the ongoing support of our elected Councillors and associated funding, whose commitment to age friendly initiatives has been instrumental in bringing these projects to life that promotes inclusivity, accessibility, and quality of life for all our residents.”
