Connectivity

Connectivity

National and Regional Transport Policy emphasises the need to reduce the demand for travel and the reliance on the private car in favour of public transport, car-pooling, cycling and walking. Current transport trends are unsustainable and in order to meet future travel demand, change is needed.

Limerick City and County Council in partnership with the National Transport Authority are currently preparing the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Plan. The strategy will consider all transportation modes in developing a comprehensive transport strategy for the area. Movement and transport policy will be a critical aspect of the plan for whole of Limerick playing a central role in achieving sustainable development.

Connectivity advancement however is not just physical. Telecommunication infrastructure and broadband capacity represent one of the most critical steps in creating a more competitive economy. Limerick City and County Council is committed to examining how Limerick can increasingly use integrated digital technologies, ICT, data and analytics to operate in a smarter, more efficient way of living. Limerick’s proactive approach to smarter technologies can be seen in being awarded the first Irish European ‘Lighthouse’ City and the role out of the European Union

Key Enablers

Modal Split

64%  

Commute by car

2%

Commute by cycling

7%

Commute by public transport

9%  

commute by walking

Links:

Background Paper:

• Connectivity and Infrastructure