In the tables below, references to CAP actions (or to actions which complement CAP actions) should be taken to mean the Climate Action Plan 2021 (CAP21) which helped to inform the drafting of the SMP and its action plan, rather than the more recent Climate Action Plans. Actions are categorised according to status at end April. Where actions have made further advances in the interim period up to publication, this is reflected in the ‘Progress’ column.
Complete
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
07
Further develop camera- based enforcement by the Gardaí, including at junctions and for management of bus/ cycle lanes, building on existing and recent legislation through establishing suitable cross-agency administrative arrangements; and, where any legislative issues are identified, to consider and develop agreed proposals to remedy them. (RSS action 67)
2022 Q4
Complete
A working group was established to assess, consider, and recommend options for further developing camera enforcement of road traffic ofef nces. The working group completed their report and recommendations have been provided to the DoT and Road Safety Transformation Board. A Camera Strategy is now under development by TII/DoT.
Shift
10
Develop a strategy to transition the Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) fleet to lower/zero emission technologies.
Strategy developed and implementation commenced.
2024 Q4
Complete
Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland was established within the Department of Transport in July 2022. ZEVI will have responsibility for implementing the strategy. This work has already commenced.
Improve
25
Increase provision of park and ride/share at transport interchanges. (CAP action 260)
Implementation of GDA Park and Ride Strategy commenced.
2022 Q4
Complete
Implementation has commenced, with planning applications in development for three Park and Ride sites.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
29
Develop and publish a strategic national cycle network. (Complements CAP action 232, RSS action 39)
Network published.
2022 Q4
On schedule
The National Cycle Network was published in Q1 2024. Implementation planning has now commenced.
Shift
32
Implement an enhanced rural transport system through delivery of Connecting Ireland. (Complements CAP action 245)
Connecting Ireland programme commenced for bus, rail and alternative solutions.
2022 Q4
Complete
Over 100 new or additional bus routes introduced since commencement in mid-2022. Phase I in 2022: 38 new and enhanced services implemented. Phase II in 2023: 65 new and enhanced services implemented. Over 190 towns and villages have been connected to the public transport network. The NTA published quarterly bulletins on the Connecting Ireland programme available to view at the following link: https://www.nationaltransport. ie/connecting-ireland/
Shift
36
Increase provision of local area hackney services in conjunction with development of Connecting Ireland.
2022 Local Area Hackney Scheme reviewed and local area hackneys developed in line with Connecting Ireland programme for community cars. 2023 Revised subsidised Local Area Hackney Programme introduced based on findings of review.
2023 Q4
Complete
The subsidised Local Area Hackney Scheme Pilot went live in early 2023 with provisional grant ofef rs issued to 15 areas (Action 36).
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
39
Establish a Demand Management Unit within the Department of Transport to develop an approach to traffic demand management taking account of the recommendations of the Five Cities Demand Management Study. (Complements CAP actions 250 and 258)
Unit established.
2022 Q4
Complete
This work is led by the Sustainable Mobility Management and Implementation Division, which was established in autumn 2022.
Avoid
42
Expand Walking and Cycling Index to Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford to assess infrastructure; travel behaviour; the impact of walking and cycling; and new initiatives in each city.
Survey expanded to regional cities.
2023 Q4
Complete
Walking and Cycling Index has been rolled out to the regional cities and surveys are underway. Individual reports for 2023 have been prepared and were published in 2024. These are available at https:// www.nationaltransport.ie/ planning-and-investment/ transport-investment/active- travel-investment-programme/ walking-and-cycling-index/.
Shift
43
Review impact of Pilot Bike and E-Bike Upcycling Initiative.
Review published.
2023 Q4
Complete
Review commissioned by Pobal and was completed in early Q4 2023. Review is available at https://www.pobal.ie/app/ uploads/2023/12/Upcycling- of-Bicycles-and-e-Bikes- Pilot-Initiative-EVALUATION- REPORT .pdf.
Shift
44
Expand Smarter Travel Workplaces and Campus Programmes to include: - Guidance for more types of companies and campus facilities. - Enhanced toolkit for workplace/campus assessment. - Support for in-work/in- business/ in-campus cycle use through subsidised cycle provision for trial periods. - Cycle Friendly Employer Certification. (Complements CAP action 249)
Programmes expanded
2023 Q4
Complete
_ Number of Smarter Travel partners has increased and Smarter Travel Mark was successfully launched in May 2023.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
45
Conduct a study to assess incentives to encourage greater use of active travel as a mode of transport, including an assessment of international best practice.
Study completed
2023 Q4
On Schedule
Study completed as part of the annual estimates process.
Avoid
51
Ensure all transport operators are contractually obliged to put in place operational procedures to assist people with mobility difficulties in event of unplanned service disruptions.
Contracts updated
2022 Q4
Complete
All PSO contracts have been updated to include a requirement for these operational procedures.
Shift
53
Introduce Young Adult Card on a phased basis. (Complements CAP action 248)
Card introduced
2022 Q4
Complete
Following initial rollout on PSO services, Young Adult Leap Card (YAC) implemented on all services in September 2022 and now moved to Business- as-Usual Operations. Participation in the YAC scheme was initially for 19 to 23 year olds inclusive, however, in October 2022 the YAC was further extended to include third levels students aged 16 to 18 years old. The Scheme was extended to participating commercial bus operators in September 2022. YAC expanded to include 24 and 25-year-olds under Budget 2024.
Shift
54
Fund the establishment of units within local authorities to implement active travel schemes in accordance with best practice and national design guidance.
Units established
2022 Q4
Complete
Units have been established in all 31 local authorities.
Shift
55
Establish an infrastructure audit team to review compliance with national design guidance and assess value for money approaches in design and construction.
Audit team established
2022 Q4
Complete
Arrangements have been put in place allowing for appropriate reviews and assessments.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
58
Prepare and issue guidelines, under Section 38 (6) of the Road Traffic Act 1994, to road authorities relating to traffic calming measures
Prepare and issue guidelines, under Section 38 (6) of the Road Traffic Act 1994, to road authorities relating to traffic calming measures
2022 Q4
Complete
Guidelines were completed and issued in Q3 2023. Implementation monitoring will be carried out with further enhancements expected in time.
Shift
59
Update national standards and project management guidelines to facilitate all road users on the national road network including the delivery of public transport facilities.
Standards and guidelines updated
2022 Q4
Complete
Workstream coordinated by National Guidelines and Standards Group (related to Action 63). Significant work has been done to update standards on national roads around cycling, bus priority measures, and other measures.
Avoid
63
Establish a department-led standing coordination group to oversee Guidelines and Standards for roads, traffic, cycling and active travel to ensure: - Safe System Approach - Consistency - Quality/Audit - Education/Training (RSS action 54)
2022 Q4
Complete
Group established; however the work and role of the group needs to be enhanced (widened and strengthened). This will be actioned in the coming months
Shift
64
Update the National Cycle Manual (NCM) to incorporate updated cycle scheme design guidance aligned with the safe system approach including appropriate training. (RSS action 55)
2022 Q2
Complete
A finalised version of the National Cycle Manual (NCM), now known as the Cycle Design Manual, was published in Q3 2023. Training was carried out in Q4.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
68
Develop and implement a public engagement strategy to promote the benefits of sustainable mobility and raise public awareness of options.
Engagement strategy developed
2022 Q4
Complete
The Public Engagement Strategy was published in Q2 2024 and is available at https:// www.gov.ie/en/publication/ e3134-public-engagement- strategy/#:~:text=The%20 guiding%20principle%20is%20 that,a%20betet r%2C%20 cleaner%20and%20fairer.
Avoid
69
Develop and publish an annual National Household Travel Survey.
First survey published and annual updates published thereafet r.
2023 Q4
Complete
The 2022 National Household Travel Survey is complete, and the Report has been published on the NTA website; see https://www.nationaltransport. ie/planning-and-investment/ transport-modelling/national- household-travel-survey/. From 2023 this will be an annual survey, and results are expected to be published in the coming months. Planning of 2024 survey is underway.
All
70
Establish a Leadership Group to oversee implementation of the Policy and delivery of the action plan.
Leadership Group established
2022 Q4
Complete
Leadership Group established in May 2022. Group met on a monthly basis in the set-up phase, moving to quarterly meetings from January 2023.
All
71
Convene a National Sustainable Mobility Forum to engage with stakeholders on progress in relation to the Policy.
Forum established
2022 Q4
Complete
Second Annual Forum took place in Portlaoise, Co. Laois on 23 May 2024.
All
73
Develop and update appraisal guidance and appraisal review processes based on the most relevant and applicable evidence and methodological advances in the sustainable mobility area.
Appraisal guidance updated to replace existing Common Appraisal Framework.
2022 Q4
Complete
Finalised appraisal guidance was published in June 2023.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
74
Establish a network and mechanisms to advise on, agree and focus resources towards research priorities that provide an evidence base for implementation of the Policy, drawing on national and international best practice.
Network and mechanisms established
2022 Q4
Complete
Network and mechanisms have been established.
All
79
Develop section 28 Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable and Compact Settlement Guidance (SCSG) including guidance on housing typologies to facilitate innovative approaches to medium and higher densities. (HfA Policy Objective 11.2)
Guidelines developed
2022 Q4
Complete
Guidelines have been published and issued to Local Authorities.
Avoid
80
Establish a working group of the DHLGH, the D/ Transport, NTA and LDA to consider opportunities for transport led development in our major urban centres. (HfA Policy Objective 26.1)
2021 Q4
Complete
Working Group was established in December 2021 to consider opportuni- ties for transport orientated development (TOD) in the five cities and to also review opportunities for betet r integration of land use and transport in regional centres. The Group has completed a review of TOD opportunities in Dublin and is focusing on TOD opportunities in the wider eastern region and in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford in 2024.
Avoid
81
Require all transport operators and mobility service providers to provide open data for mobility services across Ireland.
Contracts updated
2023 Q4
Complete
Mobility data enabling journey planning and real- time passenger information is provided by NTA systems or by operators under contractual requirements.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
84
Rollout new multi-modal National Journey Planner.
Planner rolled out
2022 Q4
Complete
The TFI Live application was launched in February 2023. Key features include: Access real-time departure information for Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go Ahead Ireland, Luas and Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services Select your origin and destination to find the best route for your journey Search for timetables and maps Save your favourite journeys, departures and timetables
Shift
88
Develop a range of simplified and more equitable ticketing solutions to incentivise the use of public transport including fare structures, concessionary fares and tax- based incentives.
Strategy developed
2022 Q4
Complete
This was completed as part of the wider efof rt to develop a fares strategy under Action 52, which remains on schedule. The rollout of this strategy continues, with minor delays.
Shift
89
Legislate to permit the use of PPTs on public roads. (Complements CAP action 237, RSS action 134)
Legislation passed
2022 Q3
Complete
The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was enacted in June 2023. Relevant sections for PPTs were commenced on 20 May 2024.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
90
Regulate to ensure the safe use of and minimum safety and design requirements for PPTs.
Regulation introduced
2023 Q4
Complete
• Full suite of regulations were commenced on 20 May 2024. o The Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024 (S.I 199 of 2024) o The Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 2024 (S.I 200 of 2024) o The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I 222 of 2024) o The Road Traffic (Use of Powered Personal Transporters) Regulations 2024 (S.I 224 of 2024) o The Road Traffic Act 1994 (Detention of Powered Personal Transporters) Regulations 2024 (S.I 223 of 2024) o The Road Traffic Act 2010 (Part 3) (Fixed Charge Ofef nces) Regulations 2024 (S.I 227 of 2024),
Shift
91
Examine the feasibility of utilising bus mounted cameras to detect and enforce illegal parking in bus lanes and if appropriate make recommendations for implementation. (RSS action 122)
2022 Q4
Complete
A report on this action was completed by the NTA and presented to the Road Safety Transformation Partnership Board in November 2023. Along with work by TII in relation to speed cameras, this report forms a key input into the ongoing work to develop a National Safety Camera Strategy. Development of this strategy is being led by TII and it is expected to be published before the end of 2024.
Shift
On Schedule
Many of these actions have annual outputs, with elements due to date successfully delivered.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
01
Develop and publish an annual public transport passenger safety and personal security report and implement measures where appropriate.
2022 Report developed. 2023 First report published. 2024 and 2025 Annual reports published
2025 Q4
On Schedule
Report content was developed in 2022 and first report was published in Q1 2024; see https://www.nationaltransport. ie/publications/nta-security- report-2023/. The NTA is currently working with public transport operators to develop an implementation plan addressing some of the key recommendations in the March 2024 report. This plan is expected to be finalised in Q3 or early Q4 this year, afet r which the NTA hope to proceed with the implementation of the agreed measures, subject to funding. The second Annual Public Transport Security Report is on track and scheduled for publication in the first half of 2025.
Shift
02
Continue awareness campaigns with the aim of promoting inclusivity, courtesy and respect for all when travelling on public transport.
Annual Campaigns
2025 Q4
On Schedule
2022 included an anti-racism campaign, a campaign to support people with hidden disabilities and Support for Pride in June. 2023 included campaigns supporting users with disabilities, staf frespect and anti-racism. A wheelchair priority campaign also ran. 2024 will include passenger etiquetet , anti-racism, staf f respect and autism inclusion campaigns.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
03
Continue to protect and renew rail infrastructure through the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC).
Preliminary discussions underway with Iarnród Éireann regarding mid-term review of current contract. Iarnród Éireann to consider requirements for maintaining ‘steady state’ under 2025- 2029 contract.
Shift
05
Expand speed management measures on National, Regional and Local roads using Periodic Speed Limits at schools, Vehicle Activated Signs and Average Speed Cameras in collaboration with An Garda Síochána at appropriate high-risk locations. (RSS action 8)
2024 Q4
On Schedule
TII are leading the development of the first National Safety Camera Strategy and associated site selection handbook, supported by a cross-agency working group. This strategy, which is due for completion by the end of 2024, will provide the framework for the long-term deployment of safety cameras, both for speed and other ofef nces. In the short-term An Garda Síochána has budget approval to maintain the 20% increase in GoSafe camera hours announced in September 2023 until October 2025, as well as for three additional average speed camera locations and nine static camera locations.
Shift
08
Deliver fuelling/charging infrastructure to support operation of zero emission public bus fleet.
Fuelling and charging infrastructure in place for public bus fleet.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
In progress, with depot electirifcation complete in Athlone and works ongoing in Dublin and Limerick. Summerhill and Phibsborough depots electrified in Dublin. 34 electric buses in service in Limerick. More to come on stream incrementally.
Improve
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
13
Transition Dublin Metropolitan PSO bus services to low/zero emission bus fleet. (Complements CAP action 268)
50% of fleet transitioned to low/zero emission vehicles.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
There are currently 226 low- emission buses and 87 zero- emission buses in service; there are a further 167 zero- emission buses either on order or awaiting entry into service. These 480 buses are equivalent to approximately half of the Dublin Bus fleet as of Q4 2021.
Improve
14
Transition Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford metropolitan area PSO bus services to low/ zero emission bus fleet. (Complements CAP action 269)
40% of fleet transitioned to low/zero emission vehicles.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
There are currently 61 low- emission buses and 34 zero- emission buses in service; there are a further 87 zero- emission buses either on order or awaiting entry into service. These 182 buses are equivalent to more than 70% of the regional city PSO bus fleet operated by Bus Éireann in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford as of Q4 2021.
Improve
15
Transition town and Local Link bus services to low/zero emission bus fleet. (Complements CAP actions 270 and 271)
2022 First town transitioned to fully electric public bus service. 2025 Three additional towns transitioned to electrified bus services and 10% of Local Link services electrified.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
Athlone electric bus service was launched in January 2023. EU Just Transition Funding has been secured to assist with the decarbonisation of rural public transport services in the Midlands area. Electrification of Sligo Town bus service underway and discussions with Bus Éireann regarding electrification of further town bus services in Dundalk, Navan and Drogheda ongoing.
Improve
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
19
Deliver additional cycling infrastructure projects in the five cities. (Complements CAP action 233, RSS action 5)
400 km GDA Network completed or under construction. 200 km Regional Cities Network completed or under construction.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
In progress with c. 1,200 cycle schemes at design or implementation stage across the State. 305km have been delivered GDA network and 239km regional cities network. This output relates to Active Travel Infrastructure as a whole (pedestrian and cycle facilities).
All 41 ICRs delivered, all to commence passenger service in 2024. Design and development of new DART carriages continues and on schedule for delivery in 2025.
Shift
26
Develop pedestrian enhancement plans for the regional growth centres and key towns.
Plans developed.
2024 Q4
On Schedule
Initial scoping work commenced - linked to Action 17
Shift
27
Develop and implement an active travel infrastructure programme for regional growth centres and key towns outside of the Greater Dublin Area. (Complements CAP action 233, RSS action 5, 40)
2023 Urban cycle networks developed for all regional growth centres and key towns outside the GDA. 2025 100 km constructed or under construction in regional growth centres and key towns outside the GDA.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
Cycle network plans have been developed for all counties, covering all regional growth centres and key towns. Following some amendments arising from the consultation process, the Strategic Environmental Assessment has been completed in Q1 2024, with statutory consultation undertaken during Q2 2024. Overall, there is 757km of cycle and 665 km of walking infrastructure in development with approximately 40% located outside the GDA
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
30
Expand greenway network establishing linkages with towns and villages in line with the strategic national cycle network. (Complements CAP action 231)
350 km of greenway constructed or under construction.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
A total of 79km of new greenway has opened since publication of the SMP with a further 114km currently at construction.
Shift
33
Identify the potential for integration of non- emergency health transport services with the Local Link services by conducting and monitoring a pilot project in Leitrim to deliver nonemergency health transport services.
Pilot completed and implementation strategy developed.
2024 Q4
On Schedule
This is a 3-year pilot, with a formal commitment to review in 2024. NTA has commissioned independent review of the Pilot.
Shift
34
Develop and implement a programme of improved town bus services.
Improved town bus services implemented in Carlow, Ennis, Letet rkenny, Mullingar, Portlaoise.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
Clonmel Town service was implemented in December 2023. Carlow Town CW1 and CW2 introduced on 30 July 2023. Procurement of a contractor to provide town services in Portlaoise has started. Planning continues in Ennis, Mullingar and Letet rkenny.
Shift
35
Develop and commence delivery of an enhanced bus stop and bus shelter programme for regional and rural services. (Complements RSS action 71, 72)
2022 Programme developed. 2025 200 additional bus shelters installed for regional and rural services.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
During 2022, a total of 126 shelters were installed against a target of 100. In 2023, 134 shelters were installed. 59 shelters delivered in Q1 of 2024.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
38
Deliver public transport corridors providing prioritised bus lanes on national radial routes to the M50. (CAP action 261)
Rollout of corridors commenced.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
N4 part 8 planning approval was confirmed in February 2023. Work is also progressing on design of the N11 bus priority scheme. The N11 bus priority measures are subject to environmental impact assessment and could therefore take up to 2 years to achieve planning approval.
Avoid
41
Develop and commence implementation of a programme for secure bicycle parking in key towns and cities plus transport hubs.
A substantial amount of implementation work is already ongoing, with secure cycle parking provision being made in car parks at train stations and at various bus stop locations. 11,109 cycle stands have been delivered to date in the GDA with a further 1,263 in Regional Cities. It should be noted that this figure includes all cycle parking stands funded through the Safe Routes to School programme.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
48
Promote the principle of ‘Access for All’ across sustainable mobility services through:
2022 Customer service officers provided on all inter-city trains 2025 Eight additional railway stations equipped with footbridge and lifts to allow all platof rm access. All bus stations equipped with wheelchair accessible bus bay. Wheelchair accessible stops for lift equipped coaches provided in additional 50 towns. 100 additional low floor vehicles for regional/ inter-city coach services introduced. Roll-out of new National Journey Planner commenced. Changing Places toilets installed at three additional transport hubs.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
120 customer service officers have now been recruited by Irish Rail. Three stations completed in 2021, two stations in 2022. One station in 2023 and Banteer almost complete now. 26 stations with Wheelchair accessible stops on target to be completed. Wheelchair accessible stops for lift equipped coaches in progress. 103 double deck low floor coaches were ordered and put into service by the end of 2023. 30 more are in manufacture at present. New Journey Planner has been rolled out. Changing Places have been installed in 2 Rail Stations with 3 planned for 2024.
Shift
49
Expand the Travel Assistance Scheme beyond the GDA.
2023 Scheme expanded to Cork. 2025 Scheme expanded to Galway, Limerick and Waterford.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
The Pilot of the Travel Assistance Scheme Cork started taking bookings in September 2022. Scheme planned to be rolled out in Galway and Limerick later in 2024.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
50
Expand the number of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in the SPSV fleet.
WAVs expanded by 25%.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
As of March 27th, there were 3,750 WAVs in the fleet. This represents a 15% increase in WAVs to date. NTA is currently on track to meet the target.
Shift
76
Ensure that the statutory reviews of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies include an analysis of land use development potential based on accessibility to each region’s proposed core public transport network.
Review of RSES for the Eastern and Midland Region commenced.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
The review of the RSES for the Eastern and Midland Region will commence in 2025.
Avoid
77
Prepare and commence implementation of local transport plans for regional growth centres and key towns having regard to the Area Based Transport Assessment Guidance Note.
Local transport plans for regional growth centres and key towns completed.
2025 Q4
On Schedule
The preparation by local authorities of Local Transport Plans for key towns and regional growth centres continues to progress and is on schedule for completion by Q4 2025.
Avoid
86
Develop National Consolidated Customer Contact Centre for Transport.
Centre developed
2025 Q4
On Schedule
A contract mobilisation phase has commenced. There will be a phased transition, starting with Bus Éireann in Autumn 2024, with other operators joining later in the year.
Shift
Delayed
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
06
Conduct a review of road traffic policy and legislation to prioritise the safety of walking and cycling. (RSS action 43)
2023 Q4
Delayed
The Department has conducted some initial scoping of what Action 43 entails. Implementation of the Action will involve a comprehensive review of all road traffic legislation, and can happen only in the context of consolidation of the Acts. This Action is expected to be rolled in to the Road Safety Strategy Phase 2 Action Plan.
Shift
09
Develop a strategy for the transition of commercial and PSO long distance bus services to low emission technologies.
Strategy framework developed
2023 Q4
Delayed
Awaiting report from Market consultation for Zero-Emission Ramp-Accessible Coaches to inform adoption of overall strategy. Draft Strategy expected by 2025.
Improve
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
12
Commence delivery of DART+ Programme. (Complements Climate Action Plan (CAP) action 246)
2022 DART+ West: Railway Order application submitet d. DART+ South West: Railway Order application submitet d. DART+ Coastal South: First round of public consultation completed. DART+ Coastal North: First and second rounds of public consultation completed. 2023 DART+ Coastal North: Railway Order application submitet d. DART+ Coastal South: Second round of public consultation. DART+ Coastal South: Railway Order application submitet d.
2023 Q4
Delayed
Railway Order applications for DART+ West (July 2022) and DART+ South West (March 2023) have been submitet d. DART+ Coastal North: First and second rounds of public consultation have been completed. Its Railway Order application was submitet d in July 2024. Due to an evolving scope for the DART+ Coastal South project, this element of the DART+ programme is being progressed on a phased approach. The delivery timelines associated with the phasing are under review. DART+ West: Permission granted by An Bord Pleanála for the DART+ West line (July 2024).
Shift
16
Complete Strategic Rail Review to, inter alia, identify a pathway to appropriate decarbonisation of interurban rail services. (Complements CAP action 285)
Review completed
2022 Q4
Delayed
Public consultation is complete. Next steps have been proposed, and Minister and Cabinet have approved. Published on 31 July 2024 - https://www.gov.ie/en/ publication/cc8fc-all-island- strategic-rail-review/.
Improve
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
17
Develop pedestrian enhancement plans for the five metropolitan areas.
Plans developed
2023 Q4
Delayed
This project commenced at the end of March 2023. Draft final reports have been completed for all cities and are currently under review by the NTA.
Shift
21
Continue appraisal and planning for new light rail in Dublin and Cork, and consider the feasibility of light rail in Galway.
2022 Emerging Preferred Route for Luas Cork identified. 2023 Planning application documentation completed for Luas Finglas. Assessment of light rail for Galway completed as part of review of Galway Transport Strategy.
2023 Q4
Delayed
Emerging Preferred route for Luas Cork is close to finalising for consultation later in 2024. Preliminary Business Case and Draft Railway Order documentation for Luas Finglas in preparation and on target for submission in Q3 2024. Draft Galway Transport Strategy intended to be published for consultation by Q2 2025.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
23
Commence delivery of BusConnects Core Bus Corridor Infrastructure Works in the five cities. (Complements CAP actions 241, 242, 243, 244)
2022 Construction of Salmon Weir cycling and pedestrian bridge commenced as part of BusConnects Galway. Planning process for Cross City Link commenced as part of BusConnects Galway. 2023 Planning process for Dublin Road scheme commenced as part of BusConnects Galway. On-street construction of Radial Core Bus Corridor Schemes commenced as part of BusConnects Dublin.
2023 Q4
Delayed
Salmon Weir Bridge opened in May 2023. The planning consent application to An Bord Pleanála in respect of Galway’s Cross City Link project was submitet d in September 2022. Oral Hearing on Cross City Link held in February 2024. Planning application for Dublin Road expected by 2025.
Shift
28
Develop and publish cycle network plans for all counties. (Complements CAP action 231, RSS action 176)
Plans published.
2023 Q4
Delayed
Cycle network plans have been developed for all counties, covering all regional growth centres and key towns. Following some amendments arising from the consultation process, finalisation of the Strategic Environmental Assessment is now underway. Statutory consultation in respect of Strategic Environmental Assessment due to take place in Q3 2024.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
40
Develop demand management scheme for the Greater Dublin Area.
GDA demand management scheme developed and published.
2023 Q4
Delayed
The development of this scheme is ongoing. Due to changes in the proposed consultation programme and alignment with National Demand Management Strategy, this will likely stretch into Q4 2024.
Avoid
52
Develop and implement an equitable fares strategy for all applicable subsidised services.
2022 Strategy developed 2023 Implementation commenced
2023 Q4
Delayed
Fares strategy was published in April 2023. Phase 1 was successfully implemented on June 2024. Phase 2 expected to be implemented in Q1 of 2025.
Shift
57
Review, develop and update guidelines, standards and supporting legislation to allow for a range of solutions to be developed for road space reallocation/ redesign to repurpose existing legacy car- based road design.
Delivery of updates completed
2023 Q4
Delayed
Work in this area is ongoing and open-ended, encompassing a range of documents to be updated including DMURS advice notes and advice in relation to rapid buildouts.
Avoid
60
Expand continuous professional training for key design skills and application of national standards.
2022 Online workshops carried out. 2023 Graduate training programme introduced
2023 Q4
Delayed
8 online DMURS workshops took place in 2022 with over 3500 atet ndees. Development of the relevant graduate course is underway, and expected in late 2024.
Shift
65
Review and make recommendations on facilitating cyclists and pedestrians at junctions, including measures that do not require powered traffic signals. (RSS action 56)
2022 Q4
Delayed
Progressing this Action was dependent on the completion of the National Cycle Network and the outcome of the Speed Limits Review. These are now complete and steps to implement this Action are under consideration.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
66
Conduct a pilot (with supporting infrastructure) to examine the feasibility of introducing a ‘cyclist turning left on red’ provision. Take into account best international practice around other cycling priority measures and make recommendations. (RSS action 57)
2022 Q4
Delayed
New secondary legislation is required to undertake this pilot project.
Shift
72
Amend Section 17 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 to establish a National Transport Authority Advisory Council.
Legislation amended
2023 Q4
Delayed
Work is continuing on the legislative amendments required. Subject to Government and Oireachtas approvals, a revised approach to progress the required legislative changes via an amendment to a planned Bill before the Houses of the Oireachtas is being considered, in order to facilitate an accelerated passage through the legislative programme rather than progressing a new Bill / General Scheme.
Shift
75
Extend the statutory transport planning remit of the National Transport Authority to the metropolitan areas of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.
Legislation to extend remit introduced.
2023 Q4
Delayed
Work is continuing on the legislative amendments required. Subject to Government and Oireachtas approvals, a revised approach to progress the required legislative changes via an amendment to a planned Bill before the Houses of the Oireachtas is being considered, in order to facilitate an accelerated passage through the legislative programme rather than progressing a new Bill / General Scheme.
Avoid
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
78
Deliver metropolitan area transport strategies in the cities. (Complements CAP actions 254 and 256)
2022 Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy published. Review of Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area completed, Waterford Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy published. 2023 Review of Galway Transport Strategy completed. 2025 Review of Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy commenced.
2025 Q4
Delayed
Limerick Shannon MATS published 1 December 2022 Waterford MATS published 19 December 2022. Finalised, updated Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy published January 2023. Development is underway on the updating of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. Draft expected to be published for consultation by Q2 2025.
Avoid
82
Define a governance framework for the implementation and operation of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) to encompass all transport modes nationally.
Governance framework defined
2024 Q4
Delayed
NTA submitet d a position paper to DoT in May 2024 outlining the Authority’s proposed governance model for implementing an integrated Mobility as a Service (MaaS) system.
Shift
87
Expand shared car, bike and powered personal transporters (PPT) services at transport hubs and interchanges.
Strategy for rollout of expanded shared services developed.
2023 Q4
A draft strategy has been prepared, taking account account of related actions in the SMP but also new actions in CAP 23/24. It is expected to be finalised in the coming months.
Shift
At Risk of Delay
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
11
Commence delivery of phase 1 of Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme.
2024 Kent Station platof rm completed. 2025 Midleton double-tracking completed.
2025 Q4
At Risk of Delay
Kent Station: Construction Contract was awarded at the end of March 2023. The contractor is continuing works to the new Platof rm 5 Access. Midleton Double-Tracking: At risk of delay to 2026 in line with the National Recovery and Resilience Plan timeline.
Shift
18
Expand the operation of bike share schemes (including electric bikes) in cities.
2022 Bike share scheme operational in Waterford. 2024 Expand the operation of bike share schemes (including electric bikes) in cities.
2024 Q4
At Risk of Delay
Waterford bike share commenced operation in July 2022. Current contract for TFI bikes extended by 1 year to consider overall approach in line with development of National Policy Statement on Shared Mobility Hubs.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
22
Commence delivery of BusConnects network redesign in the five cities. (Complements CAP actions 239, 240)
2022 Network of Cork and Galway services finalised. 2023 Network of Limerick and Waterford services finalised. 2025 Dublin BCNR Phases 1-11 implemented (phased implementation on an annual basis). Cork BCNR fully implemented. Galway BCNR fully implemented.
2025 Q4
At Risk of Delay
The Cork BusConnects network was published in June 2022. Implementation planning is now ongoing which will require various infrastructure interventions across Cork City to facilitate the new routes, in addition to new fleet and depot space. The NTA published its finalised new bus network for Galway and Limerick in Q4 2023 and implementation planning for both networks has commenced. Waterford network were published on the 8th of July 2024 for public consultation and will run to mid-August. Next phase of Dublin network redesign to rollout in Q4 2024, subject to driver availability.
Shift
24
Commence delivery of MetroLink. (Complements CAP action 247)
2022 Railway Order application submitet d. 2025 MetroLink enabling works contracts commenced (subject to Government approval and planning consent).
2025 Q4
At Risk of Delay
An Bord Pleanála commenced an Oral Hearing in relation to Metrolink on February 19th, which finished on March 28th. Dependent on the outcome of the planning process, and the lack of a successful legal challenge, construction of MetroLink is earmarked to commence over the coming years. Additionally, a Project Director was appointed in June 2024 in a major milestone for the project.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
31
Develop a model for bike share schemes (including the potential for electric bikes) in regional growth centres and key towns.
2023 Model developed. 2024 Pilots introduced.
2024 Q4
At Risk of Delay
Micro-mobility strategy detailing how this system will be operated and managed has been prepared, and will be further developed in alignment with Action 87. The implementation of pilot projects is unlikely to happen in 2024 due to the time required to design and tender the required infrastructure and services.
Shift
37
Upgrade regional rail lines.
2022 Track renewal works completed on Ballybrophy to Limerick line. 2025 50% of programme of upgrade (and elimination) to user worked level crossings on Ballybrophy to Limerick line. 25% of track improvement works on Limerick to Waterford line. 20% of programme of upgrade (and elimination) to user worked level crossings on Limerick to Waterford line.
2025 Q4
At Risk of Delay
The track renewal works due on the Ballybrophy to Limerick line were complete in 2022. Iarnród Éireann have commenced exploratory works on the remaining elements of the action due for completion by 2025. Fulfilling the stated objectives for the Ballybrophy to Limerick and Limerick to Waterford lines is subject to funding availability.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
83
Rollout of Next Generation Ticketing (NGT) on all PSO bus services operating in Dublin.
2023 NGT contract awarded 2025 Implementation of first bus route with NGT.
2025 Q4
At Risk of Delay
A Framework Agreement was signed in Q1 2024. Planning will now commence with the appointed Service Provider. Despite there being a delay in awarding the NGT contract, it is not currently anticipated that this will have a negative efef ct on overall delivery of the action.
Shift
85
Rollout Next Generation Bus Automated Vehicle Location System (AVL).
AVL system rolled out
2025 Q4
At Risk of Delay
Design work complete. Delivery timeline under review.
Shift
Ongoing
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
04
Continue to protect and renew road infrastructure for all road users including sustainable mobility users.
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Shift
46
Accelerate sustainable mobility plans for schools through: - Expansion of Cycle Right Training in primary and post- primary schools. - Rollout of Safe Routes to Schools Infrastructure Programme. - Complete review of the School Transport Scheme and identify measures to improve sustainability of school transport scheme. (CAP action 235)
Annual Additional 5,000 pupils per year trained under Cycle Right programme. 2022 Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Programme commenced in 170 schools. Measures to improve sustainability of School Transport system identified
Ongoing
Ongoing
The Cycle Right element of this action was delivered successfully in 2023 and is continuing in 2024. Rollout of the SRTS Infrastructure Programme continued in 2023 and to date in 2024. A review of the School Transport System has been completed and measures have been identified to improve sustainability.
Shift
47
Explore potential of road-user charging measures through the Betet r Road User Charging Evaluation (BRUCE) study. (CAP action 259)
Draft implementation plan published.
2025 Q4
Ongoing
A draft Alignment and Pathways report has been received. Awaiting outcomes from the Department’s national demand management strategy (“Moving Together”) and the NTA’s GDA Demand Management Strategy as it may be necessary to update.
Avoid
56
Fund local authorities to upgrade existing active travel infrastructure to meet safety, permeability and design standards.
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
This action was achieved in 2023 and 2024 with funding allocations made to all 31 local authorities for new and improved active travel infrastructure. 2025 levels funding will be dependent on the annual Estimates process.
Shift
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Status
Progress
ASI
61
Continue a joint approach in respect of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) to ensure more widespread and consistent implementation. (HfA Policy Objective 21.1)
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Support and Development relating to DMURS is ongoing with work underway in relation to ‘Reallocation of Street Space’ and to commence in relation to ‘Landscaping’.
Avoid
62
Deliver an average of 60 road safety improvement schemes and fund an average of four minor realignment schemes on national roads per year, to create forgiving roadsides, self- explaining roads, and a safe environment for vulnerable road users. (RSS action 2)
Annual
Ongoing
Ongoing
Seven Minor Safety Projects reached completion in 2023 and over 100 Safety Improvement Schemes were completed, which included three key junction improvement schemes.
Shift
67
Provide training to designers, project managers, engineers and local authorities on the delivery of safe designs based on the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) and the National Cycle Manual (NCM). (RSS action 64)
2022 Q4
Ongoing
Training to be developed through appropriate national training groups and third level institutions.
Shift
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