Galway Bay FM News Archives
17 PERCENT DROP IN GALWAY ROAD DEATHS
Date Published: 30-Jan-2013
There’s been a 17 percent drop in road deaths in Galway during the lifetime of the last Government road safety strategy which ran from 2007 to 2012.
Figures published by the Road Safety Authority today (Jan 30) show that car users made up the largest proportion of all lives lost on the city and county road network.
In the six year period from 2007 to 2012, 63 car users died on Galway roads.
This is followed by pedestrians who accounted for 24 deaths over the period with a peak in 2007 when seven were killed.
12 motorcycle users lost their lives in the period, three of these in 2012.
Six goods vehicle users were killed on Galway roads while one pedal cyclist died in 2012.
The Road Safety Authority is now finalising the next Road Safety Strategy which will span an eight year period from 2013 to 2020.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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