Green light for first BusConnects paves way for quicker routes for Dublin commuters – Boland

Construction of the first of 12 planned BusConnects corridors commencing in September marks the beginning of a bus project which should make a huge difference to Dublin commuters, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Deputy Grace Boland, who is a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, said the green light given by Government to start the Liffey Valley to City Centre Core Bus Corridor will pave the way for a host of other routes which should vastly improve the public transport experience for people across Dublin.

Deputy Boland said: “This is a significant step forwards delivering the kind of modern, reliable, and sustainable public transport system that communities across Dublin and the wider city urgently need. While this first corridor serves the west of the city, it marks the beginning of a wider transformation that will benefit all of Dublin.”

The Liffey Valley corridor is the first of 12 Core Bus Corridor schemes planned for Dublin, which will deliver 230 km of dedicated bus lanes, 200 km of segregated cycle tracks and a redesigned bus network which is already demonstrating a 40% increase in passenger numbers on updated routes.

Deputy Boland continued: “This type of investments is not just about buses, it is about climate action, accessibility and economic opportunity. These bus routes will reduce congestion, improve air quality, and make it easier for people in Dublin to get to the city centre and beyond.

“To further alleviate pressure on daily commuters, the NTA must deliver their Next Generation Ticketing system in tandem with the rollout of these new bus corridors. Dubliners have waited long enough to have access to this technology. We need the extra bus corridors; but we also need to encourage more people to use public transport and a streamlined and modern ticketing system is essential to incentivising people.”