Galway Commuter Coalition disappointed to discover that the Government fails to fund vital infrastructure in Galway
The Galway Commuter Coalition is disappointed to find out that the NTA has withdrawn previously promised funding for a pedestrian and cycle bridge which was to safely & seamlessly connect the City with:
- The University of Galway
- The Hospital
- Newcastle
- Dangan
- Maigh Cuilinn / Moycullen
- The rest of Conamara / Connemara
It was going to be the beginning and end of a jewel in the crown of our city and our region. Providing safe cycling and walking routes for workers, students, children and, for tourists. This was not just to be a valuable commuting route but a welcome recreational amenity in a city crying out for good, safe outdoor space. Our city is choked with traffic and cannot grow or thrive. The Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, must reinstate funding for this project. We must invest in public transport and active travel to help keep our economy moving and to improve the quality of life for our citizens. This is a step backward for the entire region and it must be reversed.
The cancellation of this vital piece of infrastructure is a terrible shame and the Galway Commuter Coalition is calling for citizens of the city and the region to reach out to their TDs and the Minister for Transport to call for funding to be reinstated.
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Contacts
For further information please contact:
Lochlann Gallagher
Chairperson,
Galway Commuter Coalition
083 183 9112