NTA behind proposal to bring rail link to Shannon Airport
Provision of a rail link for Shannon is included as an objective of the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) which will include a spur to Shannon Airport.
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Local authorities lacking expertise for walking & cycling infrastructure – Minister Ryan
Local authorities have a shortage of expertise when it comes to providing walking and cycling infrastructure, the Minister for Transport has stated.
‘Every town & village’ in Clare needs a bus shelter say councillors
An East Clare councillor has pleaded for bus shelters to be installed in each town and village across the county.
Draft plan identifies future stops on Ennis to Limerick rail line and link to Shannon Airport
Three additional stops have been proposed for the Ennis to Limerick railway line in a plan that also highlights a potential rail link for Shannon Airport.
More lay-bys needed to stop traffic congestion on N68
Additional lay-by areas on the main route connecting West Clare and Ennis to prevent traffic congesting behind slow moving vehicles have been sought.
Town bus service for Ennis ‘long overdue’
Creation of a town bus service for Ennis is “long overdue”, councillors have said while plans for such a scheme are being progressed by the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Clare taxi drivers on edge about returning to the ranks
Clare taxi drivers are afraid of the financial uncertainty and the potential health risks posed by returning to the ranks.
‘Now is the time’ – engagement needed to help revive East Clare businesses
A “proactive programme” to aid the recovery of businesses in East Clare has been requested by an elected representative of Clare County Council.
Clare Bus waiting to hear from NTA before applying for tender
Clare Bus has yet to apply for the tender of nine local routes with the future of the East Clare transport provider still uncertain.
‘A breakthrough’ – mediator appointed for Clare Bus & NTA dispute
A mediator has been appointed to settle a long-running dispute between Clare Bus and the National Transport Authority (NTA).