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Big overhaul of traffic flow to ease jams heading west
Date Published: 30-May-2011
BY ENDA CUNNINGHAM
Galway City Council is set to introduce a major overhaul of traffic flow on Dominick Street, Raven Terrace and Fr Griffin Road, the Sentinel has learned.
The new traffic system, which is set to be introduced within the next year, is aimed at reducing the regular chronic traffic backlogs in the area.
Among the changes proposed are:
l A complete reconfiguration of the junctions at the fire station and outside Monroe’s Bar
l Two-way traffic on the Lower Fairhill Road (alongside Quick Fit tyres)
l The opening of a new road link between Munster Avenue and Lower Fairhill Road
l No right-hand turn from Wolfe Tone Bridge onto Raven’s Terrace
The Council has said the changes are set to be introduced within the next year, and are aimed at eliminating major traffic “pinchpoints” on routes leading to the west of the city.
One of the key elements in the plans is the ‘opening up’ of the cul de sac at Burke’s Lane, which leads from Lower Fairhill Road to Munster Avenue.
The land required to open up the access road – currently blocked by a large tree and shrubbery – has been ringfenced in a connected planning permission just granted to O’Flaherty’s Funeral Parlour, and negotiations are ongoing with the O’Flahertys.
The plans will see traffic on Fr Griffin Road permitted to turn onto Lower Fairhill Road, which is currently a one-way system, while vehicles travelling from Wolfe Tone Bridge will not be allowed turn right onto Raven Terrace.
Read more in today’s Connacht Sentinel
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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