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@galwaycommuters.bsky.social #GLUAS

So, anyone know the plans for Ceannt Station? What's the Galwegian version of OV-fiets?

As overcrowding puts some passengers off the Luas, NTA says plans are afoot to address the problem - Dublin Inquirer But because the Luas shares city streets with other road users, there’s only so much that can be done to expand capacity, says Mark Gleeson, of Rail Users Ireland.

Some of the original #Gluas campaigners in Galway have been calling for Light Rail over the past 30 years or more.

When traffic delays drivers, the official solution is "moar roads".

When congestion delays public transport, often the same remedy is proposed.

www.dublininquirer.com/as-overcrowd...

#Galway light-rail feasibility study was completed in 2024. This should lead to next phase:

Option selection & route alignment (NTA + relevant bodies)
e.g Knocknacarra → City Centre →Roscam →Parkmore

Full economic appraisal
Environmental Impact Assessment
Statutory approval
#gluas #getgalwaymoving

The theory explained in this video captures why the #GalwayRingRoad won´t solve its traffic problem. Galwegians deserve #Gluas, more bus frequency & priority, Park&Ride, and better roads for both drivers & pedestrians alike. #galwaycity #cityofculture #galwayireland #notjustdublin #salthill #galway

Passionate lobbyists make a strong case for GLUAS - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune Passionate lobbyists make a strong case for GLUAS

"When I first heard of #Gluas a few years ago, I believed light rail was only feasible for a city the size of Dublin, and possibly Cork.

Not for Galway. Too small. Streets too narrow. Not enough bridges.

I’ve since been disabused of that misconception– totally."

connachttribune.ie/passionate-l...

No, we're not saying to put trams in the parks, although they should serve parks, pitches, schools, hospitals, beaches, universities ...

We want the conversation to #ChangeOurStreets in Galway. #GLUAS

Britons lacking good public transport more likely to feel lonely, UK study finds Research finds correlation between car dependency and loneliness, particularly in rural towns

Probably same in Galway ... needed = (A) the #GLUAS and (B) #OranmoretoGalwayGREENWAY www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

From the print edition of the news report above: Chairperson of the #Gluas campaign, Brendan Holland, said that Light Rail would be "catering for the 65% of people who want to traverse the city, not the 3% who want to avoid the city."

In fact bypassable traffic is 1% of total peak hour trips.

#Gluas #Galway

Think about frequent automated light rail emanating from Ceannt in each direction.

Most people would probably cycle alongside in the practical, inviting, artistic, monitored, policed and safe emergency access route but it would pay for itself in quality of life for residents and visitors. #GLUAS

Getting Fit for 55 and beyond - Eurocities Missed this event? Watch it here: -- WHAT: Getting Fit for 55 and beyond - Urban transformation for climate neutral cities – what does it take? WHERE: Online event WHEN: 29 March, 14.00 – 16.00 CET HO...

Inspiration for GalwayCoCo and GalwayCityCo
- join the future: a) deliver in 2027 #OranmoretoGalwayGREENWAY b) deliver #GLUAS & electric buses in 2030 c) drop RING ROAD Nonsense d) #PROTECTBIODIVERSIY
#GalwayNPC
eurocities.eu/events/getti...

‘Protest shapes the world’: Rebecca Solnit on the fight back against Trump Demonstrations against the US president have been underplayed and dismissed, but a lifetime of activism has taught me how powerful collective action can be

Only way to be sure Galway Ring Road does not happen is BIG PROTESTS TO PUSH Gov Funding (clearly available for transport) ONLY Deliver sustainable transport alternatives = #OranmoretoGalwayGREENWAY + #GLUAS + BUS LANES and Electric Buses: WHO WILL LEAD?? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

What the ‘Abundance’ Movement Means for Transportation Also today: HUD looks to move out of its DC headquarters, and NYC Mayor Eric Adams will run as an independent.

ABUNDANCE in Galway is having #GLUAS + GREENWAYS
#OranmoretoGalwayGREENWAY #GalwayNPC ...BUT Good Luck with Abundance any time soon Galway!!!

#URBANLAB_GALWAY www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

How Paris became a 15-minute city In his new book, 'The 15-Minute City,' Carlos Moreno explains how Paris has radically transformed—and how the proximity concept is growing globally.

CAN 2025 BE WHEN GALWAY PLANS “hyper-proximity”= people don’t get in a car every time they need to run an errand?? PLAN miles of protected bike lanes so people bike not drive+ #GLUAS & redevelop EMPTY SPACES into housing_coworking spaces_ shops_art spaces,etc www.fastcompany.com/91119919/how...

Great to see our @galwayem.bsky.social healthcare workers letter of support for a GLUAS make front page of the @galwaycitytribune.bsky.social

Galway is one of the most congested cities in 🇪🇺 and a light rail system would transform the city!!
#publictransport #GLUAS

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