Galway Bay FM News Archives
Seven city roundabouts look set to bite the dust
Date Published: 11-Apr-2011
By Denise McNamara
Galway will no longer be known as the city of the roundabouts if a proposal to replace seven of them with signalised junctions within 18 months gets the green light.
In a presentation from consultants Aecom, Elaine Brick, told the councillors that an indepth examination of the N6 Bothar na dTreabh had been carried out since December following recent transportation studies which highlighted the roundabouts as the biggest barriers to cycling and walking.
These studies found that although 24% of residents live less than 2km from work, with 54% living within 4km, 64% of them commuted by car as they felt hindered by the danger posed by fast-moving traffic at roundabouts and the lack of pedestrian crossings.
In order to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists and improve traffic flow on the major artery of the city, it was proposed to replace the seven roundabouts between the motorway and the hospital roundabout at the Westside with signalised junctions similar to the one built at Moneenageisha.
The National Roads Authority (NRA) had provided funding of €6m over two years to carry out the work and the scheme could be completed within 18 months, beginning with the Lynch Roundabout at Briarhill once the Galway Races are over.
In tandem with the introduction of lights, an urban traffic control system would be implemented, which would allow controllers at the flick of a switch to change lights in response to traffic conditions, such as peak hour congestion or an accident.
Ms Brick told last night’s meeting that for every euro spent on the project, there would be a cost benefit of €4. This was created by reduced journey times, health benefits caused by greater levels of exercising and environmental payoffs as a result of fewer emissions.
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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