Updating my #BusConnects Core Bus Corridor planning status document which now shows that all CBCs have been granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanála but there are now a total of 13 Judicial Review cases underway against six of the schemes with more likely against the recently granted Kimmage to City Centre scheme.
#PublicTransport #SustainableTransport #Dublin
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dZuJ6DKJqYcdnXQoHSruHZ-9onLoL7wp4J6TXEWCpYc/edit?usp=sharing
#Ballyfermot says yes to #BusConnects
A fifth Bus Connects Core Bus Corridor is now subject to a Judicial Review application. An FG Councillor in Shankill is leading opposition to the Bray to City Centre CBC.
Current status:
11 of 12 granted permission (Kimmage outstanding)
5 of 11 subject to JR
2 of 6 commencing construction
#BusConnects #PublicTransport #Dublin
RTE news : BusConnects confident of progress despite opposition
http://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2025/0424/1509153-bus-connects/
Passenger boardings in areas with the new #BusConnects network in #Dublin, #Ireland, have increased by 40%, according to the National #Transport Authority’s (NTA) BusConnects Dublin Progress Report (February 2025). Key developments include a 12% rise in employment accessibility within 30 minutes, 110 electric buses saving 1,900 tonnes of CO2, and 90-minute fares used almost 30 million times in 2024. Eleven of twelve Core Bus Corridor (CBC) schemes have planning approval, with construction underway. The redesigned network offers a 35% increase in service kilometres, with nine new 24-hour routes. Up to 2024, passenger numbers in the new network areas rose by 48%, compared to an 8% increase elsewhere. BusConnects has introduced 110 electric buses, covering 2 million km in 2024. The programme is integral to Ireland’s decarbonisation efforts and aims to enhance service levels, reduce CO2, and improve punctuality with further developments.
https://www.nationaltransport.ie/news/busconnects-network-plan-sees-spike-in-passenger-numbers-in-dublin/
As far as I can work out, there were four JR applications lodged on Monday for the Templeogue/Rathfarnham to City Centre scheme:
- Brendan Heneghan (Terenure West Residents' Association and campaign manager for Punam Rane (FG) in the last local elections)
- various members of the Rathgar Road Residents' Association
- Peter Lynch a resident on Rathfarnham Road whose property is affected has lodged two JRs, I presume one is against the CPO and one against the planning decision
Sure who needs reliable public transport and safe cycling infrastructure anyway? The well-heeled residents associations of leafy South Dublin clearly don't. #BusConnects
Dublin Road BusConnects scheme submitted to An Bord Pleanála for approval
Update on the status of the Dublin #BusConnects Core Bus Corridor projects.
The Bray to City Centre corridor was granted permission last Friday. Just the Kimmage one left for decision, and a few Judicial Reviews to get through.
#Dublin #PublicTransport #SustainableTransport #ActiveTravel #Planning
BusConnects E-spine launches this Sunday, connecting Bray to Ballymun and Santry.
https://www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-bus/phase-6a-e-spine/
Further update on planning status of the 12 Bus Connects Core Bus Corridors #BusConnects
An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for the BusConnects Templeogue/Rathfarnham to City Centre Core Bus Corridor in Dublin. This will be a game changer for public transport reliability and the safety of people walking and cycling.
However I expect that there will be a Judicial Review challenge to this decision by people who won't countenance any inconvenience to their driving habits.
I get the impression that many people are unaware how much our night time bus services have improved in Dublin in recent years.
This is a map of the current network - red is 24-7 services; green is Nitelink services (Friday & Saturday only).
This will improve as the BusConnects Core Bus Corridor projects are rolled out with many of the green routes here becoming 24-7 routes.
Full list of current services here: https://www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-bus/night-services-dublin/
Fianna Fáil doing Fianna Fáil things in Dublin Bay South.
#BusConnects #SustainableTransport #GE24 #ClimateEmergency #Dublin
Let's talk about buses in Rathmines...
Bus Connects is not just about more frequent and more reliable bus services, it is also about safer places to walk and to cycle. We in the Green Party want to invest €10bn in capital infrastructure for public transport in the next Dáil. If you want to see these projects happen, Vote Green, Choose Chu!
Update on this to reflect planning decisions where the time limit for a Judicial Review has elapsed and which have no impediment to proceeding.
BusConnects has had years of consultations and is already making our bus system more reliable and more efficient. It's disappointing to hear that the E Spine has been delayed at the last minute due to political pressure. This 24 hour service would have been a great boost for the city in the run up to Christmas.
Please sign this petition calling for the immediate roll out of the E-Spine: https://www.change.org/p/bring-in-dublin-s-24hr-e-spine-bus-before-christmas
#Ireland: W6 Orbital bus route to deliver new connectivity across #Dublin and North #Kildare
The new orbital, which was originally part of Phase 5A of #BusConnects, will merge existing routes W61 and W62 - Sunday, 24 November 2024
https://www.nationaltransport.ie/news/w6-orbital-bus-route-to-deliver-new-connectivity-across-dublin-and-north-kildare/
Trying to get my head around progress on the 12 Core Bus Corridors for BusConnects Dublin and I think this is an accurate representation of where things stand with regard to the planning status of each corridor.
Construction is due to start next year , presumable with Liffey Valley first, and all 12 corridors are due for completion by 2030.
One of my local Fine Gael candidates has decided that opposing public transport is the thing that will get her elected. It worked in the council elections in June - it remains to be seen if it will work in #GE24.
"In recommending permission be granted the board’s inspector Donal Donnelly said the scheme would make a significant contribution to carbon reduction, the easing of congestion and the creation of more sustainable travel patterns for the growing population. It was also essential to bring about improved connections, particularly for non-car users, the disadvantaged and vulnerable road users."
