GALWAY RESIDENTS ASKED FOR IDEAS ON SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

Date Published: 17-Sep-2009

Galway residents are being asked for ideas and suggestions on promoting sustainable transport around the city.

The city council needs the public’s input in developing a Travel Plan for the city for a national transport competition.

The Department of Transport is offering 50 million euro between four local authorities and Galway City Council hopes to be one of them.

The Galway city transportation unit is now seeking ideas and suggestions from groups and individuals on what would encourage them to walk, cycle or take the bus more often.

According to census figures for the city, 52 percent of people travel by car to work or school.

All viewpoints on promoting sustainable transport must be sent to the transportation unit at Galway city Council by Friday October 2nd.