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GALWAY LOSES OUT ON SMARTER TRAVEL COMPETITION
Date Published: 01-Feb-2012
Galway has missed out on smarter travel funding for sustainable transport.
Junior Transport Minister, Alan Kelly, has announced that Limerick, Dungarvan and Westport have been successful in their bids for the combined 23 million euro competition fund.
Minister Kelly says designating these three places as ‘Smarter Travel’ areas, will reduce congestion and pollution, improve road safety and create jobs.
Galway city and county council had joined together for one bid, while Loughrea had also submitted a proposal.
Minister Kelly said that the bid by the City and County Councils was "highly regarded" and ranked 2nd but a reduction in the Budget for the programme meant it had to be excluded.
However there is some good news for Galway transport projects today.
Galway West T.D, Derek Nolan, has confirmed that the National Transport Authority is providing almost 25 million euro to the City Council through its ‘Regional Cities Programme’.
The money will be provided over the next 5 years.
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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