Some 13 years after Luas began operation, the 2 lines will finally be linked following a decision taken by the current Fine Gael Labour Government. In 1998 the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats government gave the green light to the over ground… Read More ›
Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus, Real Time Passenger Information or not?
Having attended the Bavaria City Racing Dublin on the bank holiday Sunday, which I thought was a bit of a damp squib. Lots of people in town to see the event despite the wet and cold, large sections of the… Read More ›
Lucan house prices down 56% since the peak in 2007
On January 15th 2012 the Sunday Times published property price for the Lucan, Newcastle (West Co. Dublin) and predictions for the year ahead. ‘Prices continue to drop in the area settling at 50% – 60% below their peak. Distressed properties… Read More ›
Bike racks on public transport in America
While on a trip to California I noticed the majority of the public bus operators have either a bike rack installed on the front or the rear of the bus. From what I seen there was a great demand for… Read More ›
Leap Card one small step
Launched on the 12th of December 2011 the new Leap Card plans to introduce an integrated ticket scheme were first announced by Former Transport Minister Mary O’Rourke back in 2000 at the time the minister said it would be up… Read More ›
Thank you! for visiting my blog in 2010
Thank you all for visiting my blog in 2010, it was my first year blogging and really enjoyed it. I hope you found something of interest here and you will continue to return in 2011. Crunchy numbers! A Boeing… Read More ›
We need an urgent review of bus routes in Lucan.
With the recent changes to bus routes in the greater Lucan area in place, how do you find the new service? I have written on a few occasions on this blog and on my website about my opinions on the… Read More ›
Update on Network Direct changes to Lucan bus routes
While there is yet no official announcement on new routes as part of Network Direct, Dublin Bus officials have been in contact with bus drivers about proposed changes. It does appear the 25A route will remain as originally proposed. The… Read More ›
What is happening with 25B bus route?
Many of you in the Lucan area may have made a submission on changes announced by Dublin Bus through Network Direct.The consultation period ended on Friday June 18th 2010. So what’s happened since then? Originally Dublin Bus had planned to… Read More ›
Latest Dublin Bus proposals for 25B bus service are a retrograde step
Some weeks ago Dublin the Bus held a well informed information day at Superquinn. On balance most of the commuters that I have been in contact with since were happy with the original proposals, now Dublin Bus propose to done… Read More ›