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New high-tech city traffic control centre in pipeline
Date Published: 09-Jun-2011
BY ENDA CUNNINGHAM
An announcement is expected next Monday on funding for a high-tech new traffic management, CCTV and city-wide electronic messaging system, the Galway City Tribune has learned.
The system, which will cost €250,000, could be in place by the end of the year, and the head of transportation for the city has promised it would make a “huge” difference to traffic flow in the city.
As well as relaying live images from around 20 signalised junctions around the city, the system will allow traffic controllers alter traffic light sequences at the flick of a switch to alleviate backlogs, and will provide live information on traffic jams and carparking spaces for motorists.
The Galway City Tribune understands that an announcement is due on Monday on whether €250,000 in funding will be provided for the scheme.
It will see the establishment of a Central Control Room which can change the flow of traffic as the need arises.
All of the lights will be linked in sequence to ensure traffic flows inbound smoothly in the morning and outbound in the evenings – a traffic controller will be able to override red lights to ensure a clear ‘green run’. The control room will be manned initially from 7.30am to 7.30pm.
For more on this story, see the Galway City Tribune.
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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