roadmaster wrote: » If the government want the public to go electric they should lead by example and go all in with electric public transport options. Set a date where all urban buses are completely electric and speed up the electrification of the rail network . It may cost a lot money up front but they will safe money in the long run.
cgcsb wrote: » I wonder what the plan is with the proposed orbital bus corridors. Good luck removing these trees:https://www.google.com/maps/@53.3530575,-6.296713,3a,75y,231.79h,93.2t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sK_6Bn9dM-ezQQ9Q-AJa-nA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
LeinsterDub wrote: » NCR is too close to the quay at that location to be an orbital.
LXFlyer wrote: » Not according to the indicative orbital corridors shown by the NTA on page 13 of this document!https://www.busconnects.ie/media/1225/busconnects-public-consultation-document-web-low-res.pdf Like much of this plan I remain to be convinced about the practicality of the inner one!
LeinsterDub wrote: » Really, bizarre it's 7 minutes walk from the quays!
LXFlyer wrote: » It’s still on an orbital corridor per the NTA plans. Look at the map.
LeinsterDub wrote: » I wasn't doubting you. I was just surprised the NTA made such a choice
Stephen15 wrote: » I know this may sound controversial but what's so bad about the idea of running buses through the Phoenix. You could ban cars from using the park at certain times and just have buses running through it. That would the mean that the park would be exclusive to buses and bikes making the park a more pleasant place surely. Rather have one bus going by every every 10 minutes than 20 cars going by if I was walking or cycling. The only issue I see is you may be diverting buses away from more populated areas but residents from the North West Dublin would benefit from faster journey times on routes going through the park.
Qrt wrote: » I've always thought that there should be buses to Blanchardstown etc that use the Phoenix Park but only on the condition that cars are removed from Chesterfield Avenue (again). I'd like to see them as electric only too, though maybe it'd be seen as a security risk given the proximity of the Áras and other important diplomatic buildings.
Stephen15 wrote: » I know this may sound controversial but what's so bad about the idea of running buses through the Phoenix.
markpb wrote: » The only people who consider it controversial are the OPW who, despite being a government agency, see fit to forbid another government agency from operating buses through it.
fly_agaric wrote: » Yes, the city council should run the park, OPW can manage the Aras, Farmleigh. Have never been a fan of some of the things they do with it...regularly closing bits off for weekend fun runs organised by groups based at the other end of the country, hosting pricy private events like Bloom, Ed Sheeran concerts etc... Suppose its all a good little cash cow for the state (rather than the city) though.
dublinman1990 wrote: » I'm having a look with the Wright Streetair bus with Varadkar in front of it. It has a TFI & Project Ireland 2040 logo printed on the side. Would this bus be heading for a hybrid evaluation with Dublin Bus soon or could it be going to Bus Eireann? With the upcoming hybrid bus trial with Dublin Bus; does it not have to be all double deck vehicles as it can be mixed with single decks? Right?
leftist policies
He is making FG to be all style and no substance and i wont vote for that crap
Qrt wrote: » I really don't think he can be described as "leftist" in any way, shape or form. This I can agree on. Fine Gael don't seem to do...much at all? Donohue must be one of the most reclusive finance ministers we've ever had.
dublinman1990 wrote: » With the upcoming hybrid bus trial with Dublin Bus; does it not have to be all double deck vehicles as it can be mixed with single decks? Right?
marno21 wrote: » I agree with this policy. Far too much time wasted in recent years throwing fivers at this and fivers at that. The economy is doing well enough without this kind of "intervention" and it'd be better just leaving well alone.
bk wrote: » Well Go Ahead are getting 40 or so single decker Streetlites for some of their quieter routes, so a Streetair or two to trial EV single deckers seems reasonable. Though this could be separate to the rumoured DB hybrid trial.
marno21 wrote: » The increase in the capital envelope starting from next financial year is very much welcomed however and, hopefully it'll come to fruition, it'll be nice to see some money being spent on badly needed projects.
LeinsterDub wrote: » BK you seem knowledgeable in the this area. Why do we need to trial this technology? It's not like are on the burning edge here . We are following in the wake of dozens if not hundreds of other cities.
bk wrote: » Well large parts of that route is ideal for an orbital route. The entire length of Griffith Avenue has tons of space for a dedicated bus lanes with little effort on road changes. Though I'm not sure why they wouldn't continue it as far as Malahide Road, there is an excellent turn around and waiting place at the end of Griffith Avenue with the 123 terminates. Obviously Phoenix Park is in the way, but nice that it will pass and integrate with Hueston Station. It would allow people from all along Malahide Road, Griffith Avenue, Finglas and surrounding areas to have a good quality link to Phoenix Park and Hueston Station, allowing those folks coming into Hueston on a train to bypass the city. It is exactly the sort of not having all routes going right through O'Connell Street. BTW This orbital route would pass close by the Dublin Industrial Estate which really would make a perfect location for the next SDZ, with great connectivity between both Luas and Rail stations passing right next to it, Metrolink not far and also possibly this orbital route.
Kevtherev1 wrote: » Leo varadkar is clearly trying to be the new Bertie Ahern with his constant need for photo ops and leftist virtue signaling. And we know how that worked out. Leo is getting drunk on the social justice coolade. Someone should tell all these politicians, constant social justice, leftist policies alienate more voters then they attract. Varadkar has copied and pasted the spin tactics of Bertie and Tony Blair. He should cut out all this Bull**** as it has damaged and is eroding all his new leader political capital. He is making FG to be all style and no substance and i wont vote for that crap. Back to topic bus connects is a wonderful plan and i hope it is implemented. I use the buses sometimes. The service has improved in the last decade with the investment Dublin Bus has received. It is a good service if a bit too expensive relative to public transport costs in other countries
cgcsb wrote: » A political/personal rant with zero relevance to the thread.
