Transport Transport Infrastructure Ireland told to redo report on cutting speed limitsOriginal report, which suggested lower speeds would cost €3.8bn and have little impact on emissions, branded ‘ridiculous’ by Green transport spokesman
Transport Irish analysis on speed limits and emissions is ‘not in line’ with research across EuropeGreen Party politicians criticise Transport Infrastructure Ireland report which examined the climate impact of reducing speed on motorways
Transport Green Party’s Leddin criticises ‘ridiculous’ TII report into lowering speed limits Report from transport body suggested a reduction in speed limits on motorways and national roads would have only minimal impact on emissions while resulting in up to 35 more deaths a year
Transport Lowering speed limits to cut emissions ‘would result in more deaths’ Green Party proposal would also have an economic cost of €3.8 billion over 30 years, according to research by Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Government considers 30km/h speed limit for all villages, towns and citiesWorking group examines measure which aims to help reduce deaths and injuries while encouraging walking and cycling
Motorists could face variable speed limits under new lawsNew legislation allows for the extension of dynamic traffic management to motorways and national roads across the country
Public set to be allowed to appeal speed limits on roads nationwideMinister for Transport widening remit to make roads safer for walkers and cyclists after pledge in programme for government
Ryan’s plan for variable speed limits to reduce danger on M50Transport minister says that in wake of Covid-19, the M50 will return to full capacity and variable speed limits will manage congestion and safety