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Car remains favourite form of transport for Irish people

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    djpbarry
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    monument wrote: »
    Exactly why I used the example of Amsterdam -- around about the same population, area, density etc.

    Amsterdam metro lines opening years: 53 & 54 in 1977, 51 in 1990, 50 in 1997, and 52 due open in 2017 (some overlap).
    Granted, but planning and construction began considerably earlier. Dublin/Ireland was in no position to embark on such ambitious projects in the 70's and 80's.


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    djpbarry
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    I'm genuinely staggered by this:
    London, for example, has a congestion charge, terrible parking and pretty good public transport, but the car remains the most popular way to commute.

    Nearly a third of workers rely on a car or van to get in. The tube does come in a close second, with more than fifth of workers using the underground. Then comes the bus and the train, followed by walking, and cycling (around 4% get on their bike).
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25175752


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