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A new feasibility study carried out for the National Transport Authority shows that there is a very viable case for developing Gluas - light rail transit (LRT) for Galway City.

Making traffic one way on College Road and Lough Atalia Road is one of the suggestions being put forward by city councillor MJ Crowe as a solution to Galway’s traffic congestion problems.

New research by Red C and commissioned by the Department of Transport has revealed that 77% of Irish people agree that walking, cycling and using public transport more is important with regards to impact on the environment and 60% are willing to personally make changes to how they travel.

With the arrival of summer, roads become busier with bicycles, motorcycles, caravans, agricultural vehicles, visiting tourists, and increased traffic congestion. It is crucial to exercise extra caution and vigilance, particularly during school holidays when more children are present, as their actions may be unpredictable due to their limited awareness of vehicle-related dangers.

An extensive survey into how Oranmore locals feel is neded for the enhancement of the village has shown that there is significant demand an increased public realm space and traffic restructions.

Investment and not just policing is needed in communities

The introduction of €1 fares on buses in Galway city for July has been hailed as “a huge success”, according to Social Democrats Galway West General Election candidate Niall Ó Tuathail, who has called for the low fare period to be extended.

With the fine weather we are experiencing at the moment, farmers are busy spreading slurry and Mayo County Council Road Safety Officer, Noel Gibbons, has appealed to road users to exercise "tolerance" if they are caught behind farm machinery in the coming weeks and to "give farmers a break".

Ireland is revelling in warm sunny days , but the change to this hot weather can pose extra challenges for motorists. Behind the wheel of a car drivers are never more than a careless moment away from danger, so staying focused on hot days is of utmost importance.

Ireland is falling behind on its environmental commitments under the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals a newly published report has found. Social Justice Ireland in its Sustainable Progress Index for 2018 warns the State risks huge European fines if we continue to ignore our commitments.