Galway Bay FM News Archives
COUNCILLORS APPROVE CONTROVERSIAL CITY BUS LANE
Date Published: 15-Nov-2011
A controversial 200 metres bus lane has been approved for Rahoon Road in the city.
The proposal, which also includes a cycle lane has split residents in the area but last night councillors passed it 9 votes to 5 at a meeting of the City Council.
A funding application will now be made to the Department of Transport.
A total of ten submissions were made during the public consultation process
Objections centred on the removal of 40 to 50 trees, noise pollution, health and safety concerns, bad value for money and lack of connection to the new bus lanes on Bishop O’Donnell Road
Director of Services Ciaran Hayes told councillors these issues could be addressed by the 16 conditions imposed by planners
Meanwhile, Bus Eireann and City Direct are to be invited to the chamber in January to address councillors on their plans for the Seamus Quirke Road bus lanes.
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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