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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM All sections of the Application Form must be completed.
The Application Form must be completed in English.
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City Introduction & Context Use this section to provide an overview of the city and provide context to the items that are addressed in Sections B and C. Give an overview of your city including its population, surface area, geographical location, some historical background, notable features and any other factors which have influenced or will influence the environment within the city and its surrounding area. What are the key environmental challenges the city faces (or has addressed in the recent past)? Make reference to the city’s infrastructure (transport, water and drainage, buildings, parks etc.). If appropriate mention any significant legal proceedings (if any) on environmental issues. Please describe the services provided by the municipality relevant to the categories in Section B. This is to understand city responsibilities, controls and the power to act and effect change. Please include an up to date map of the city and a maximum of one additional image i.e. a maximum of 2 images in total including the map. The map should show the distribution of the city, and show features as mentioned above. (max. 600 words)
The municipal district of Galway City covers an area of 53.4 km² has a population of 75,529, according to the latest census data of 2011.
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Galway City is a harbour City on the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. It is sited where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic and it has 12 km of coastal area, 4 beaches, 2 of which have been designated as Blue Flag Beaches. The City of Galway is a vibrant, diverse, cultural, university City. It is a city of learning, a city of youth, a city of rich cultural heritage and of stunning natural environment and quality of life. Located just two hours from the Capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin, Galway City's population today continues to grow with an influx of new residents.
Galway's Irish name, Gaillimh, originates from the Irish word, gaill, meaning “outsiders” or “foreigners” and the term resonates throughout the city's history.
The aim of the Municipality of Galway City is to create a city that people aspire to live in, to work in and to visit. Galway City is fortunate to have many beautiful natural areas and it is vital that these areas are protected, enhanced and conserved by developing a culture of no litter and no pollution and to promote sustainable use of our resources.
This vision can be achieved by identifying best practice in terms of sustainability. The Core values are derived from the principles of good local government and provide the basis for the objectives and actions. To lead the way in sustainable development of the City, to enhance the unique character and environment of the City and to continually improve the quality of life of its citizens having close regard to the challenges that exist including climate change, and the requirements of future generations. Land use policies in the city contribute to addressing climate change through sustainable development of a compact city, regeneration of brownfield areas, implementation of sustainable urban drainage systems, promotion of renewable energy technologies and encouraging energy efficiency in building design. The city’s role as a national gateway and the capital of the West Region requires investment in infrastructure, not least the provision of another crossing of the River, increased investment in water and waste water services, and important decisions to be made regarding the future of Galway Harbour. In this regard, the over-riding objective is to ensure that the city can grow and develop in a manner which is sustainable and which best meets the need of the environment of the city and the wider region.
Galway Cultural Strategy 2015-2025: “Towards a Cultural Sustainable Strategy for Galway”. The vision for this strategy is to build a model of cultural excellence for Galway; a model of excellence in cultural curation, artistic innovation and provision, community participation, social inclusion, economic sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Galway is bidding to become the European Capital of Culture in 2020. This bid represents an opportunity for us to come together as a community, to reflect on the uniqueness of our Galway culture which includes promotion of our natural and built Environment.
The Local Economic Community Plan for Galway City has been recently adopted by the City Council level. The plan is based on five high level goals:
Galway City: 1. a world-class, creative City Region 2. an innovative city 3. a sustainable, resilient urban environment that is the regional capital of the West 4. an equal and inclusive city 5. a city that promotes health and well-being for all its people.
Galway City intends to apply for European Youth Capital 2019.
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Section B:
• Please note you must complete ALL categories in this section.
• Section B is used in the evaluation ranking process.
Category 1: Climate Change & Energy Performance
Section 1a – Plans & Programmes Please outline any plans and/or programmes to improve Climate Change & Energy Performance which have been implemented in your city, or will be before 2019. These plans and programmes may be reflective of policy and legislation at a Municipal, National and/or European level. Please include:
• Background (include principles that have governed the development of the plan/programme).
• Key Objectives & Targets (e.g. estimated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; measures to increase resilience to the impacts of climate change).
• If available, please include actual figures and past trends of current greenhouse gas emissions and any greenhouse gas reduction targets or renewable and energy efficiency data for e.g. 2020.
Focus on the background, key objectives, targets, data, numerical information, figures, graphics etc. If data or figures are not available at a local level please state this in the application. Where plans/programmes have been developed at a level above the city level i.e. regional, national etc. it is important to provide information on the plans/programmes and how they impact on the city and/or are implemented at the city level. It is important to address Climate Change and Energy Performance equally in the response. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) Section 1a - Plans & Programme At National level the “Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015” was published in January2015. It will provide a statutory basis for the national objective for a transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy to the year 2050. This Act will form the basis for the development of an integrated Strategy and Plan at “local” level by GCC, which providing for the preparation of the Local Authority “Adaption and Mitigation Framework”. GCC is a member of the Public Sector Energy Partnership programme with the National Energy Agency, through which it is committed to lead by example to reach an energy efficiency improvement target of 33% by the year 2020. Through this partnership GCC has strengthened the role of the local Galway Energy Agency and prepared a “Corporate Energy Management Plan” that focuses on the measures required to reach, and exceed the agreed 2020 targets, within its own buildings, facilities and services. Refer signed Partnership Certificate below.
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The EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU was transposed into Irish Law in 2014 as S.I. 426 and provides the requirement to report their energy consumption and measures identified to reduce primary energy use to agreed 2020 targets. GCC has officially agreed a baseline period 2006-2008 and commenced reporting in 2011. The National Climate Change Strategy 2007 - 2012 sets out a range of measures. Reflected throughout the Development Plan including policies and objectives promoting the delivery of sustainable patters of land use, sustainable transport initiatives, green networks and biodiversity and by encouraging new and existing development to reduce carbon emissions and build resistance to issues such as flood risk. A Western Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management Study of the Corrib Catchment carried out will include a detailed study of flood risk in the city and identification of a range of management, mitigation and adaptation measures.
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Section 1b – Implementation GCC is one of the largest energy consumers in Galway City, with a Total Primary Energy use of approximately 59 GWh (30 GWh Total Final Consumption). Based on the principle of “lead by example” GCC commenced with its own energy use to implement the plan for target reductions and efficiency in the delivery of local public services. The published data reported to the National Energy Agency SEAI since this baseline is represented in the graph below.
Some of the key energy efficiency projects and measures implemented within the GCC buildings and facilities since the baseline include; -Natural Gas Boiler and Heating System Upgrade at main city swimming pool (fuelswitch) -Combined Heat & Power Unit (125kWe) installation at Leisureland -Terrylands Waterworks Medium Voltage Electricity Supply and Pumps Upgrade -Natural Gas Boiler & Heating Upgrades at Theatres & Community Centres -Street & Traffic Lighting LED and Control Upgrade Projects -Low Fuel Consumption and 2No Electric Vehicle/Fleet Procurement -LED Office & Carpark Lighting Upgrades at City Hall -Leachate Pumps Upgrade at Carrowbrowne Lanfill Site -Power save on all computers along with the removal of individual printers -Energy Efficiency upgrades to social housing (500 units) The energy reduction to date(2014) represent an abatement of some 4,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide. The main focus to reach the 2020 target is an extensive upgrade of the Public Lighting in Galway City. As a “good practice” project works have now commenced to upgrade with the best available LED and control technology. The system consumes approximately 5 GWh TFC of electricity per annum, at a cost of €1.2m for energy supply and maintenance. Due to current limitations on capital and staffing resources GCC has included an integrated and partial Energy Performance Contract within the recent Maintenance tender and is investigating finance options, including the ESCo model.
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Section 1c – Citizen Engagement, Participation & Public Awareness GCC was one of the first Local Authorities in Ireland to establish a Local Energy Agency under the EU SAVE II Programme in 1997. The main objectives and roles of the agency is to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies and a public energy information and awareness service. Some of the recent and popular public information and awareness activities of the agency include; -Car Fee Day – Restricted Private Car City Zones (incl. 500No. General Public Survey) -Energy Information Workshops/Stand – Home & Gardens Show, Energy Show, etc -Building Energy Rating (BER) – Introduction Workshop -Renewable Energy Training Courses (Secondary School Pupils) -National Domestic Energy Grant Scheme – Workshop Clinics (Public & Elderly) -Public Visits to the Local Wind Farms (General Public Information and Awareness Events) Within a Climate Change Strategy GCC conducted an Energy & Emissions Balance Study (2001) for the Galway Region (City & Suburbs) that calculated Carbon Dioxide emissions were primarily due to Private Car Transport (43%) and Residential (26%), with individual responsibility of an estimated 9.2 tonnes CO2/capita. At public consultations this information is disseminated together with a list of improvement measures that will reduce this emission level. Sustainability appraisal and climate change considerations are fully integrated into the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Development Plan and a specific objective of the new plan for 2017-2023 will be to prepare a Climate change Adaptation Strategy for the City in order to determine the city's vulnerability to climate risks, identify and priorities adaptation actions. As part of the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, it will be put on public display with the Development Plan. There will be public information days and exhibits at various venues around the City. There will also be a weekly drop-in clinic.
Category 2: Mobility
Section 2a – Plans & Programmes Please outline any plans and/or programmes for Mobility which have been implemented in your city, or will be before 2019. These plans and programmes may be reflective of policy and legislation at a Municipal, National and/or European level. Please outline the plans or programmes by discussing:
• Background (include principles that have governed the development of the plan/programme). • Key Objectives & Targets (e.g. % increase cycling, % reduction city automobile congestion
etc.). • When possible, please add actual figures, e.g. about the length of designated cycle lanes
(metres of lane/per capita) at the end of the planning period; estimate the percentage of the
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city population living within 300m of public transport – train station, bus-stop etc.). Focus on the background, key objectives, targets, data, numerical information, figures, graphics etc. If data or figures are not available at a local level please state this in the application. Where plans/programmes have been developed at a level above the city level i.e. regional, national etc. it is important to provide information on the plans/programmes and how they impact on the city and/or are implemented at the city level. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) Galway City Council in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) is developing an Integrated Transport Management Programme (ITMP), for publication in December 2015. The ITMP will deliver a strategy that ensures Galway City maintains its role as the key economic driver for the West of Ireland, while also protecting the city's role as a major tourist destination and centre for 3rd level education. The ITMP will achieve this by setting down a framework for how Galway City’s transport network & policies can be redefined to:
(a) Increase the coverage & Frequency of Public Transport; (b) Improve the pedestrian & cyclist network across the city; (c) Reduce access to the city centre for private cars; (d) Limit freight access to the city centre; (e) Provide reliable journey times for public transport; (f) Enhance public spaces; (g) Reduce the availability of Short Term on-street parking; (h) Update the Public Transport pricing structure.
Working with the NTA, will ensure that local and national transport policies are aligned, as well as determining the selection and funding of transport projects in Galway City. Over the last number of years the city has developed and commenced implementation of other plans, strategies and studies. These are also feeding into the development of the ITMP and are set out below:
(a) Galway Metropolitan Area Smarter Travel Plan (b) Galway Metropolitan Area Bus and Cycle Network Plan (c) Galway City Development Plan 2011 – 2017 (d) Galway City Walking and Cycling Strategy
Many of the strategies being developed area as a direct result of lessons learned from Vitoria-Gasteiz through the Civitas Activity Fund. In particular those around City Centre Traffic Management. Galway City signed up to the Barcelona Declaration in 2002 and is committed to making the City accessible for all.
Pic 1: Map of ITMP study area, highlighting travel demand
restrictions will apply to cars & freight
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Section 2b – Implementation Please outline the projects, measures and initiatives put in place or planned within the next 3 years to implement your city’s Mobility Plans and Programmes as outlined in Section 2a. It is important to show the connection between the Plans/Programmes mentioned in Section 2a with the projects, measures and initiatives in Section 2b. Please mention all relevant background information, performance statistics, dedicated budgets or innovative forms of financing and key outcomes. Highlight why the project/measure/initiative is needed and any achieved or expected benefits from its implementation. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) Among the measures identified in the Galway Metropolitan Area Bus & Cycle Plan, is the development of a city wide cycle network (see pic 3 below). There are 3 classes of route, Primary, Secondary & Feeder. Additionally the speed limit in the city centre shall be reduced to 30kph, this will cater for cyclists in a zone where space is at a premium. The roll out of this network has begun, with a focus on a primary orbital route, which will serve major education & employment centres. 3 major junctions on this route have been changed from large multi lane roundabouts to signalised junctions with pedestrian & cyclist priority (see pic 4 as an example).
Three greenways are currently being developed for the city. The 1st will link Galway to Dublin (EuroVelo 2) and the city element is at design stage. The 2nd Greenway will link the city to the North-West (EuroVelo 1), this is due to go to Construction Tender in 2015. The 3rd greenway is linking the area west of the city and is undergoing environmental assessment.
Other cycling infrastructure being rolled out is the Coke Zero bike rental network. The initial 15 stations opened in 2014 and a further 6 are due to come online by early 2016.
With regards to the bus networks, major junction re-prioritisations are under development to remove delay points from the network. These measures are anticipated to provide journey time savings of 10-12 minutes during the AM peak and 5-8 minutes during the PM peak.
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The above package of measures is to be funded via the NTA's Regional Cities Programme. This programme is solely for the promotion and development of sustainable transport measures and it provides €2-4 million annually depending on the measures being developed.
Pic 3 – Planned Cycle Network
Pic 4 – Recently upgraded junction
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Section 2c – Citizen Engagement, Participation & Public Awareness Please mention any public awareness, citizen engagement or stakeholder participation undertaken in your city in the area of Mobility. Focus on campaigns undertaken in your city, public consultation, awareness raising campaigns and events; stakeholder participation, forums etc.; mention the target audience and benefits of the initiative. Examples may include events or activities such as:
(a) Public Awareness: awareness raising activities including advertising and media, campaigns and events.
(b) Citizen Engagement: public consultation, schools education, awareness-raising campaigns and events.
(c) Stakeholder Participation: open dialogue, stakeholder groups, working groups, implementation partnerships, stakeholder forums, joint ventures with local businesses etc.
Where possible show the connection between the public awareness, citizen engagement or stakeholder participation in Section 2c with the Plans/Programmes mentioned in Section 2a and with the projects, measures and initiatives in Section 2b. Please mention the target audience and any achieved or expected benefits. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) In developing the ITMP for Galway, it has been essential to engage stakeholders. To date this has included public displays, opportunities for public submissions and stakeholder workshops. Additionally the draft ITMP will be published in December 2015, with a further opportunity for public feedback. This approach has been used on several projects in the past, including for the City's Smarter Travel Plan which included over 30 letters of support from key stakeholders. To maximise public participation we use a variety of media options, primarily Printed Media and Websites, but also Facebook, Twitter and local Radio. We also harness the support of local politicians and sports personalities to assist in maximising publicity. As the programme is rolled out, it is critical to maximise public engagement, especially for implementing parking, access & speed controls. Currently the transportation department spends €50,000 per annum on supporting behavioural change initiatives. Primarily these are centred on European Mobility Week and Bike Week. Both these events rely heavily on partnerships with community groups and in particular with an Taisce's Green Schools programme. This year for Mobility Week, An Taisce Green-Schools, Galway City Council, Youth Work Ireland and Comháirle na N’og have come together to launch the city's 1st Secondary Schools Car Free Day. For the event teenagers will participate by walking, drop ‘n’ hoping, cycling and taking the Bus instead of being driven to School by Car. 9 secondary schools are taking part. This year as part of a CIVITAS project, we ran a workshop with Vitoria-Gasteiz for transport agencies across Ireland & GB. The workshop examined measures & policies implemented in Spain and assessed which could be used or developed in Ireland & Great Britain.
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Pic 5 Launch of European Mobility Week 2015
Category 3: Biodiversity and Land Use
Section 3a – Plans & Programmes Please outline any plans and/or programmes for Biodiversity and Land Use which have been implemented in your city or will be before 2019. These plans and programmes may be reflective of policy and legislation at a Municipal, National and/or European level. Please outline the plans, or programmes by discussing:
• Background (include principles that have governed the development of the plan/programme). • Key Objectives & Targets (e.g. green infrastructure, increase of parkland, green areas,
designation of sites of special interest for biodiversity, new water areas, connectivity of green and blue areas, integrated planning etc.).
• Where possible, please mention the percentage of the population living within 300 metres of a green area open to the public and percentage of green areas open to the public in the city.
Focus on the background, key objectives, targets, data, numerical information, figures, graphics etc. If data or figures are not available at a local level please state this in the application. Where plans/programmes have been developed at a level above the city level i.e. regional, national etc. it is important to provide information on the plans/programmes and how they impact on the city and/or are implemented at the city level.
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It is important to address Biodiversity and Land Use equally in the response. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) Galway City has a large and diverse range of habitats and wildlife in relation to its size, due to its varying geology, the extent of urban woodland and its proximity to the river Corrib, Galway Bay and Lough Corrib. These habitats and wildlife are under constant pressure from human activity and the development and implementation of a Local Biodiversity Action Plan has an aim of providing a framework for their protection. One of the actions of the National Biodiversity Plan 2011-2016 is for each Local Authority to prepare a Local Area Biodiversity Plan in consultation with relevant stakeholders. The production of a Galway City Biodiversity Plan is also an action of the adopted Galway City Heritage Plan 2006-2011. The Biodiversity Plan for Galway City was adopted by the City Council in 2015 and it is designed to ensure that national and international targets for the conservation of biodiversity can be achieved while at the same time addressing local priorities. Access to recreation, amenity and natural areas contribute significantly to quality of life. Map showing the location of parks in Galway City The Galway City Habitat Inventory identified fifty eight (58) different wildlife habitats within the city boundaries. Twenty two of the habitats identified are considered to be nationally or internationally rare and are of high ecological or biodiversity value. Galway City and County has extensive NHA's with are protected by SAC's and SPA's. Currently the design of a coastal protection scheme and coastal walkway between Silverstrand Beach and Salthill Beach is progressing. This scheme is being provided to protect the existing drumlins from ongoing erosion, to protect the existing recreational and conservational areas of Silverstrand beach and Lough Rusheen, and also to provide a coastal walkway extending to the eastern boundary of the City.
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Map of proposed scheme extents at Silverstrand and Salthill
Section 3b – Implementation Please outline the projects, measures and initiatives put in place or planned within the next 3 years to implement your city’s Biodiversity and Land Use Plans and Programmes as outlined in Section 3a. It is important to show the connection between the Plans/Programmes mentioned in Section 3a with the projects, measures and initiatives in Section 3b. Please mention any relevant background information, performance statistics, dedicated budgets or innovative forms of financing and known outcomes. Highlight why the project/measure/initiative is needed and any achieved or expected benefits from its implementation. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) Galway City is fortunate to have several urban woodlands at Barna, Dangan, Merlin Park and Menlo as well as Terryland Forest Park. This park comprises of 150 acres and it focuses on and celebrates our native trees. The park came into being as an exciting co-operation whose common ground was the need for a “green corridor” extending from the heart of the city to the borough boundary. Thanks to a series of plantathons tens of thousands of trees have been planted. The green corridor, so created, greatly enhances the wildlife potential of the City and acts as a vital lung in maintaining air qualify for the fast developing city. Merlin Park Woods contains a great variety of trees and shrubs. There is also a rich flora of plants that live on the ground of the woodland. The woods have great potential as recreational amenity for walkers and orienteers, refuge for wildlife, educational resource for local schools, third level institutions and community groups. There are allotments available for use by members of the public at two locations in the City presently. All allotments are currently allocated and are being used to their full potential. The Galway City Community Planting Initiative involves local interest groups working together with Galway City Council to increase the planting and aftercare, of trees, shrubs and flowers in the city. Galway City Council provides the plants and support for the community groups to plant and care for shrubs in their area.
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Picture showing one of the wildlife educational signs erected in Terryland Forest Park Land use policies in the City contribute to addressing climate change through sustainable development of a compact city, regeneration of brownfield sites, creation of walkable neighbourhoods and protection and enhancement of a range of parks and green areas. Section 3c – Citizen Engagement, Participation & Public Awareness Please mention any public awareness, citizen engagement or stakeholder participation campaigns undertaken in your city in the areas of Biodiversity and Land Use. Focus on campaigns undertaken in your city, public consultation, awareness raising campaigns and events; stakeholder participation, forums etc.; mention the target audience and benefits of the initiative. Examples may include events or activities such as:
-Public Awareness: awareness raising activities including advertising and media, campaigns and events. -Citizen Engagement: public consultation, schools education, awareness-raising campaigns and events. -Stakeholder Participation: open dialogue, stakeholder groups, working groups, implementation partnerships, stakeholder forums, joint ventures with local businesses etc.
Where possible show the connection between the public awareness, citizen engagement or stakeholder participation in Section 3c with the Plans/Programmes mentioned in Section 3a and with the projects, measures and initiatives in Section 3b. Please mention the target audience and any achieved or expected benefits. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) One of strategic objectives in Galway city is to develop sustainable partnerships with residents and community associations for the management and improvement of local residential open spaces. The Heritage Council commissioned a consultant ecologist in 2008 to prepare the first draft Local Biodiversity Action Plan in partnership with Galway City Council and the relevant stakeholders. Consultation is an essential part of the process to prepare a local biodiversity action plan in order to achieve local ownership of the plan and to maximise participation from a wide range of sectors and stakeholders. The objectives and actions proposed in the plan are, therefore, the result of an
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extensive consultation process. The Natural Environment and Waterways Working Group met a number of times over the year and a questionnaire was sent out to various organisations and individuals seeking their views on the priorities for nature conservation within the City. It was also published in the City Council's Heritage Newsletter. In 2012 the Galway City Biodiversity website was created and corresponding Facebook and Twitter pages were created. While the Local Authority may be the lead agency implementing many of the actions in the plan, a partnership approach is essential in order to achieve the objectives of the plan. By providing training to members of City Council staff, awareness is promoted across the various departments and projects therein. Biodiversity is one of the themes of the An Taisce Green Schools Initiative. As a result, all schools in the City, both primary and secondary, can avail of the opportunity to become more aware of the biodiversity local to their school. Among the voluntary sector, education sector and government agencies, there are many projects and initiatives facilitated in the City to raise awareness in the importance of Biodiversity targeting individuals, community groups, schools, local businesses.
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Category 4: Quality of Air & the Acoustic environment
Section 4a – Plans & Programmes Please outline any plans and/or programmes for Air Quality & the Acoustic Environment which have been implemented in your city, or will be before 2019. These plans and programmes may be reflective of policy and legislation at a Municipal, National and/or European level. Please outline the plans or programmes by discussing:
• Background (include principles that have governed the development of the plan/programme).
• Key Objectives & Targets (e.g. city's contribution towards reducing NO2, O3, PM10 and PM2.5 emissions, noise reduction action plans, etc.).
• Where possible, please also provide actual figures about the exceedances of EU air quality standards (e.g. days /per year) and noise exposure.
Focus on the background, key objectives, targets, data, numerical information, figures, graphics etc. If data or figures are not available at a local level please state this in the application. Where plans/programmes have been developed at a level above the city level i.e. regional, national etc. it is important to provide information on the plans/programmes and how they impact on the city and/or are implemented at the city level. It is important to address Quality of Air and the Acoustic Environment equally in the response. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) Air Quality Galway City is located in Zone C for the purposes of Air quality management in Ireland., which is overseen Nationally by the EPA. Air quality monitoring has been carried out in Galway City since 2002 and five air pollutants are measured hourly at the city centre air quality monitoring station: Particulate Matter (PM10), Carbon monoxide (CO), Nitrogen gases – nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and Ozone (O3). Air quality in the City is rated as 'Good', and Particulate matter (PM) mass concentration has shown a steady decline over the period from 2002 to 2014, with '0' exceedances of the EU Directive Air Quality 24 hour limit value recorded in 2014. Galway City is continuing to strive towards reducing emissions and improving air quality in the City, focusing on the area of transport and the reduction in the burning of bituminous fuels through the following: -Improved public transport -Promotion of non-motorised modes of transport -Implementation of Park & Ride during events and busy traffic periods -Improvements to junctions and traffic signal equipment -Reorganisation of streets and pedestrian zones -Implementation and enforcement of the Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations
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Noise Galway City Council produced a Noise Action Plan for the City for the period 2013- 2018, and this was approved by City Council. The purpose of the Action Plan is to act as a means of managing environmental noise, and to meet the aim of the Environmental Noise Directive of preventing, and reducing, where necessary, environmental noise through the adoption and implementation of the action plans. The programme is largely dependant on traffic management and construction projects with the aim to reduce vehicles numbers and to re-distribute traffic on the road network of the City.
Section 4b – Implementation Please mention the projects, measures and initiatives put in place or planned within the next 3 years to implement your city’s Air Quality & the Acoustic Environment Plans and Programmes as outlined in Section 4a. It is important to show the connection between the Plans/Programmes mentioned in Section 4a with the projects, measures and initiatives in Section 4b. Please support information by providing relevant background information, including any performance statistics, dedicated budgets or innovative forms of financing and key outcomes. Highlight why the project/measure/initiative is needed and any achieved or expected benefits from its implementation. Specific measures such as air pollution reducing actions and noise management tools such as noise maps, acoustic zoning, exposure data, etc. would be of interest. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) Galway City Council will continue to monitor air quality in order (i) to have the capability of checking for compliance with EU Air Quality Regulations and limit values and (ii) to help better establish levels and trends in air pollutant data in the city.
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The public bike share scheme “Coca-Cola Zero bikes” were introduced in Galway City in 2014 with a total of 15 stations. Planning for a further significant extension of the scheme under a Phase 2 implementation is also in progress. The promotion of the bike scheme will have an impact on promoting sustainable transport solutions for the city, which will help support a reduction in carbon emissions and noise levels. Cyclists do not burn non-renewable fossil fuels, and they don't produce air pollution or other harmful emissions. The City's natural heritage, parks and woodlands also play a significant role in air quality. Galway City has been designated a 'smoke free zone' since 2000, under the Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations. This introduced a ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of bituminous coal within Galway City. In 2012 regulations, the boundary was extended to include sections of the County within the banned area, and also to introduce a ban on the burning of bituminous fuels. Galway city Council is proactive in the implementation and enforcement of the regulations and carries out and will continue to carry out a programme of inspections during the winter months to ensure bituminous fuel is not burned or sold within the City. The Noise Action plan sets out a programme of works for implementation for 2013-2018. These measures are being implemented on an ongoing basis and in accordance with available funding.
Section 4c – Citizen Engagement, Participation & Public Awareness Please mention any public awareness, citizen engagement or stakeholder participation undertaken in your city in the areas of Air Quality & the Acoustic Environment. Focus on campaigns undertaken in your city, public consultation, awareness raising campaigns and events; stakeholder participation, forums etc.; mention the target audience and benefits of the initiative. Examples may include events or activities such as:
(e) Public Awareness: awareness raising activities including advertising and media, campaigns and events.
(f) Citizen Engagement: public consultation, schools education, awareness-raising campaigns and events.
(g) Stakeholder Participation: open dialogue, stakeholder groups, working groups, implementation partnerships, stakeholder forums, joint ventures with local businesses etc.
Where possible show the connection between the public awareness, citizen engagement or stakeholder participation in Section 4c with the Plans/Programmes mentioned in Section 4a and with the projects, measures and initiatives in Section 4b.
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Please mention the target audience and any achieved or expected benefits. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) To correspond with the area of enforcement, Galway City Council have been active on increasing awareness amongst members of the public and also merchants regarding the restrictions on the sale and burning of bituminous fuels. Factsheets for both Merchants and Householders were prepared and are placed in public buildings, e.g. libraries, community centres, etc. and also sent to individuals where complaints are received. Public notices are placed during the winter months in local newspapers and on the City Council website, facebook and twitter accounts reminding the public of the restrictions and the penalties. The Draft Noise Action Plan was placed on public display for six weeks from 10th May to 25th June 2013 and two further weeks from 25th June to 11th July was allowed for submissions to enable the public adequate time to participate in the process. Galway City Council invited comments from the public and interested parties on whether the plan addresses all the relevant issues in relation to road noise in Galway City. Following the public consultation period the submissions received were taken into account in finalising the Noise Action Plan. In 2015, Galway City Council undertook a public consultation on the issue of street performance in the City, in an attempt to highlight awareness amongst street performers and reduce the noise complaints arising from the business community. Emanating from the public consultation, it was agreed to prepare a Code of Conduct for Street Performers and pilot the code for an operation period of 12 months. This is currently awaiting Council approval before commencement. Galway City Council Environment Section representative is a member of a Noise Complaints Working Group, currently preparing a standardised national protocol for all local authorities to employ in assessing noise complaints, determining the appropriate actions and implementing these actions to resolve/close-out noise issues. Category 5: Waste Management and Green Economy
Section 5a – Plans & Programmes Please mention any plans and/or programmes for managing and reducing Waste and promoting a Green Economy (including eco innovation & the potential job creation linked with the green economy) which have been implemented in your city, or will be before 2019. These plans and programmes may be reflective of policy and legislation at a Municipal, National and/or European level. Please outline the plans or programmes by discussing:
• Background (include principles that have governed the development of the plan/programme).
• Key Objectives & Targets (e.g. covering areas such as waste prevention, waste collection and treatment, Green Public Procurement (GPP), and eco-innovation, etc.).
• Where possible, please also add actual figures showing the current proportion of household and municipal waste sent for recycling, recovery and to landfill.
Focus on the background, key objectives, targets, data, numerical information, figures, graphics etc.
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If data or figures are not available at a local level please state this in the application. Where plans/programmes have been developed at a level above the city level i.e. regional, national etc. it is important to provide information on the plans/programmes and how they impact on the city and/or are implemented at the city level. It is important to address Waste Management and Green Economy equally in the response. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images)
Up until 2013 Galway City Council has operated a waste collection service for many years. Based on a successful community pilot waste segregation initiative in 2000 the City Council, then Galway Corporation, introduced a three bin segregated collection service consisting of a grey (residual), green (recycling), and brown (composting) bin in line with Government Waste Policy.
To support this service the City Council also commenced the composting of biodegradable waste to achieve diversion from landfill. At the time the City Council had in excess of 21,000 customers and the annual refuse charge was €365.
Galway City Council has at all times embraced Government Policy in respect of Waste Management and in particular has led the way in relation to the implementation of segregated collection, diversion from landfill through central composting and the application of the polluter pays principle through the introduction of pay by weight.
This has resulted in the highest rates of diversion of waste from landfill nationally.
Regional: Connacht Ulster Region Waste Management Plan 2015-2021 The strategic approach of this plan places a stronger emphasis on preventing wastes and material reuse activities. The plan has a target of 1% reduction per annum in the quantity of household waste generated per capita over the period of the plan, Achieve a recycling rate of 50% of managed municipal waste by 2020 and Reduce to 0% the direct disposal of unprocessed residual municipal waste to landfill in favour of higher value pre-treatment processes and indigenous recovery practices. The provision, collection and treatment services for waste in Galway City now rest primarily with the private sector. The future role of Galway City Council in waste management will be focused on education, prevention and resource efficiency activities as well as regulating householders, business and waste operators and enforcing waste legislation.
Section 5b – Implementation Please mention the projects, measures and initiatives put in place or planned within the next 3 years to implement your city’s Waste Management and Green Economy Plans and Programmes as outlined in Section 5a. It is important to show the connection between the Plans/Programmes mentioned in Section 5a with the projects, measures and initiatives in Section 5b. Please mention any relevant background information, including performance statistics, dedicated budgets or innovative forms of financing and key outcomes. Highlight why the relevant project/measure/initiative is needed and the achieved or expected benefits from its implementation. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) The focus in Galway City involves the Promotion of best practice, highlighting recycling facilities, schools initiatives, working with local businesses and agencies and other stakeholders. Summary of projects undertaken: -”Green Teams” were deployed throughout the City to visit each household to explain the introduction of the waste segregation to the City (recycling, composting and residual waste). -Galway City aims to adhere to best environmental practices and actively encourages waste prevention and waste minimisation. -Currently, a pay-by-weight pricing structure is in place for refuse collection in the city so
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householders that waste less, pay less. This directly incentivises waste minimisation. -Galway City Council is actively involved in the Local Authority Prevention Network (LAPN). In 2012, the Galway Arts Festival went “green” and all events and venues associated with the festival worked towards reducing their waste. -A waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) collection is arranged in the City. -A Cash for Cans scheme is in place in Galway City and members of the public can bring bags of Alluminium cans to the civic amenity site for cash. For most aluminium products, the metal is not actually consumed during the products lifetime, but simply used, with the potential to be recycled without any loss of its inherent properties. Following from the launch of the Connacht Ulster Region Waste Management Plan covering the period 2015-2021, Galway City Council have been examining the feasibility of various projects and initiatives targeting householders initially but with a vision of reaching many other sectors with the primary objective of reducing the amount of waste that is being generated. -Bring Banks for free household recycling are available at a number of locations in the Ctiy. -The Galway City Council Recycling Centre provides a facility for residential customers of Galway City to bring and dispose of unwanted household or electrical items free of charge.
Section 5c – Citizen Engagement, Participation & Public Awareness Please mention any public awareness, citizen engagement or stakeholder participation undertaken in your city, in the areas of Waste Management and Green Economy. Focus on campaigns undertaken in your city, public consultation, awareness raising campaigns and events; stakeholder participation, forums etc.; mention the target audience and benefits of the initiative. Examples may include events or activities such as:
(a) Public Awareness: awareness raising activities including advertising and media, campaigns and events.
(b) Citizen Engagement: public consultation, schools education, awareness-raising campaigns and events.
(c) Stakeholder Participation: open dialogue, stakeholder groups, working groups, implementation partnerships, stakeholder forums, joint ventures with local businesses etc.
Where possible show the connection between the public awareness, citizen engagement or stakeholder participation in Section 5c with the Plans/Programmes mentioned in Section 5a and with the projects, measures and initiatives in Section 5b. Please mention the target audience and any achieved or expected benefits. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) -Food waste is a real problem and it is costing Irish householders hundreds each year. Despite the ongoing roll out of brown bins (for food waste), a large proportion of wasted food still ends up in landfills where it has significant local environmental impacts. Galway City Council partake in a number of interactive education and awareness events. One such event is held at the Galway Food Festival annually promoting the “Stop Food Waste” Campaign.
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Recipe booklets “Luscious Leftovers” were developed for distribution at this event. A cookery demonstration was also arranged showcasing a number of the dishes prepared in the booklet. The stall at this event is always very popular with the public and receives very positive feedback. Useful advise and information is available to citizens in the areas of how they can reduce the amount of food waste that they generate.
-Galway City has a strong Green Schools programme with all primary and secondary schools in the City working on reducing their waste, water and energy usage. Green Schools is an initiative run by An Taisce and supported by the Environment Education Officer in Galway City Council. Galway City is delighted to be involved with the Green Schools Initiative as it has direct impact on the quality of the Environment of the City. -The Environment Education Officer is directly involved with numerous environmental individuals, groups and committees -Helpful advise and support is always available to organisers of events/festivals on how best to reduce and manage waste -Information and advise on best practice, compliance with regulations, is also available in relation to waste. -Waste management material, what goes in each bin for example, was designed and made available in several different languages including Irish, Polish, Russian, French and Portuguese.
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Category 6: Water and Wastewater Management
Section 6a – Plans & Programmes Please mention any plans and/or programmes for improved Water and Wastewater Management which have been implemented in your city, or will be before 2019. These plans and programmes may be reflective of policy and legislation at a Municipal, National and/or European level. Please outline the plans or programmes by discussing:
• Background (include principles that have governed the development of the plan/programme). • Key Objectives & Targets. • Where possible please provide actual figures about the current and planned proportion (%) of
urban drinking water supply subject to water metering. • Where possible please provide actual figures about the current and planned proportion (%) of
total annual generated wastewater load connected to the wastewater collecting system and wastewater treatment plants. Indicate compliance with the requirements under UWWTD.
Focus on the background, key objectives, targets, data, numerical information, figures, graphics etc. If data or figures are not available at a local level please state this in the application. Where plans/programmes have been developed at a level above the city level i.e. regional, national etc. it is important to provide information on the plans/programmes and how they impact on the city and/or are implemented at the city level. It is important to address Water and Wastewater Management equally in the response. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) Background: In January 2014, the Irish Government established Irish Water which has brought water and wastewater services of 34 individual Local Authorities together under one national service provider. The following Plans and Programmes have been developed for improved Water and Wastewater Management nationally:
• Major Capital Investment Plan 2014 – 2016 (Water and Wastewater) Installation of new infrastructure that is typically providing capacity increases, process enhancements, network extensions and new assets.
• Minor Capital Programmes (Water and Wastewater) - Optimising performance of existing assets with standardised best practice, energy and business efficiencies, improvements in Health & Safety, quality/compliance, operational costs and sustainability.
• Minor Capital Works Reactive (Water and Wastewater) - Operational activities responding to an event (asset failure) and customer needs in the delivery of normal operational activities. Work Order Structure.
• Water Conservation – Implementation of the Water Conservation Programme and Rehabilitation Strategy, including Leak Detection & Repair, Watermain Rehabilitation, DMA Programme and Pressure Management.
• Domestic Metering –The installation of domestic water meters is now underway and will continue until the end of 2016 by when it is planned that approximately 1.05m households will be metered. Capital investment in water infrastructure needs to increase in the years ahead to guarantee quality water supply and meet high environmental standards.
• Fats, Oils & Greases(FOG) Reduction and Licensing Programme – To address the build up of FOG in the wastewater network from Food Service Establishments thus reducing sewer blockages that can contribute to foul odours, flooding of premises and disruption due to the
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associated clean-up. The principles that governed the development of these plans/programmes are:
*Asset Management *Drinking Water Quality *Water Conservation including Customer Side Leakage *Drinking Water Capacity *Wastewater Environmental Compliance *Customer Serviceability Standards *Increased efficiencies with targeted investment
Key Objectives & Target These targeted Plans and Programmes will deliver improvements in drinking water quality, leakage, wastewater compliance, energy efficiencies, business efficiencies and customer service.
Section 6b – Implementation Please mention the projects, measures and initiatives put in place or planned within the next 3 years to implement your city’s Water and Wastewater Management Plans and Programmes as outlined in Section 6a. It is important to show the connection between the Plans/Programmes mentioned in Section 6a with the projects, measures and initiatives in Section 6b. Please provide any relevant background information, including performance statistics, dedicated budgets or innovative forms of financing and outcomes. Highlight why the project/measure/initiative is needed and any achieved or expected benefits from its implementation. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) The plans/programmes highlighted above are on a national level, but are being implemented by Galway City Council under the following projects and initiatives: Capital Investment Plan
*Galway City Water Supply Scheme: This involves the Long Term Upgrade of Terryland WTP to cater for the city and environs demands over a 20 year horizon. *Galway City Sewerage Scheme Phase 3 – Network Upgrade & Extension. This involves assessing the sewerage network with regards to structural & hydraulic condition, infiltration and operation of storm overflows. *Mutton Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade: This contract is nearing substantial
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completion in October 2015 and will increase the capacity of the treatment plant from 91,000PE to 170,000PE and will be more energy efficient.
Minor Capital Programme:
(d) Service Reservoir Refurbishment Contract: Works carried out on defective reservoirs in Galway City and County as well as others in the North/West region. To include a full intrusive structural condition survey including cleaning, repairs and sterilisation of the reservoir which will impact significantly on service, water quality, costs, environment and safety.
(a) Process Optimisation and Control Programme: To optimise process operation including consumption of energy and consumables and to harness potential for process automation.
Water Conservation: Galway City Water Conservation – Stage 3 – Watermains Rehabilitation. This involves replacing 19.8km of ageing watermain, including replacement of backyard water service connections including lead services. It will reduce leakage, improve water pressure, and improve operations with fewer disturbances as well as removal of shared services.
Domestic Metering: Domestic Metering is being rolled out across the city and it is envisaged that 90% of urban drinking water supply will be subject to water metering. Domestic meters are being installed in Galway City and the works are due for completion in Q1 2016. Domestic charges commenced in January 2015.
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Fats, Oils & Greases (FOG) Reduction and Licensing Programme GCC in conjunction with Irish Water has commenced an initial pilot study, concentrating in the locations with the highest density of food service establishments.
Section 6c – Citizen Engagement, Participation & Public Awareness Please mention any public awareness, citizen engagement or stakeholder participation undertaken in your city in the areas of Water and Wastewater Management. Focus on campaigns undertaken in your city, public consultation, awareness raising campaigns and events; stakeholder participation, forums etc.; mention the target audience and benefits of the initiative. Examples may include events or activities such as:
(b) Public Awareness: awareness raising activities including advertising and media, campaigns and events.
(c) Citizen Engagement: public consultation, schools education, awareness-raising campaigns and events.
(d) Stakeholder Participation: open dialogue, stakeholder groups, working groups, implementation partnerships, stakeholder forums, joint ventures with local businesses etc.
Where possible show the connection between the public awareness, citizen engagement or stakeholder participation in Section 6c with the Plans/Programmes mentioned in Section 6a and with the projects, measures and initiatives in Section 6b. Please mention the target audience and any achieved or expected benefits. (max. 300 words & 2 graphics or images) National Stakeholder Forum: Participants represent the three pillars of sustainability - economic, social and environment. Councillor Clinics: take place each month in each Local Authority Area. This informs and updates Councillors on the various projects and programmes in each Local Authority. The First Fix Initiative: This scheme will offer a free leak investigation to customers to assist in
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identifying potential leaks and will provide a free repair of leaks located on the customer’s external supply pipe.
Strategic Policy Committee: Set up by GCC to allow both elected representatives and local sectoral interests the opportunity to become more involved in policy formulation at a local level.
Slow the Flow Campaign: GCC has a dedicated Water Conservation website called ‘Slow the Flow’ www.slowtheflow.ie . It is a water conservation campaign concerned with reducing our daily use of treated water at home, at work and at school to an amount that is sufficient for our daily needs.
Think Before You Flush Campaign: Aims to tackle the problem of sewage related litter on Ireland’s beaches. The campaign will raise awareness and highlight the problem sanitary products and other items can cause to our marine environment if they are flushed down the toilet.
Green Schools: This is an environmental education programme, environmental management system and award scheme that promotes and acknowledges long-term, whole school action for the environment.
There are currently 30 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in Galway city registered for the Green Schools programme. Of these, 26 primary schools and 5 secondary schools have been awarded green flags for their efforts in environmental education.
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Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Plan – Issues Paper: Irish Water is preparing a detailed Mitigation Plan in collaboration with the HSE and EPA which will be subject to regulatory approval by the CER. The first stage in this process is the publication of the Lead in Water Mitigation Strategy and Issues Paper to enable an initial public consultation on the issues around compliance and the need to protect public health.
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Good Practices
• Provide details of up to three good practices that your city has implemented from any three of Categories 1-6.
• You must complete this section with at least one Good Practice, a maximum of three can be given.
• Each example must be from a different Category. Please identify the category to which your good practice is relevant.
• Please note that the Good Practice section is not taken into consideration during the evaluation process.
• This section is for additional information only and will help in the compilation of the
European Green Leaf 2016 Good Practice report.
Please summarise up to three good practices, from any three different Categories in Section B, that demonstrate how your city is improving its environmental record and is committed to generating new jobs linked with producing a better environment. The Good Practices should also be mentioned in Section B of the application form. However this section allows for greater elaboration on the good practice. Please identify the category to which your good practice is relevant. Please explain why you have selected the good practice described. Each good practice should be supported by a maximum of 3 graphics or images. (max 150 words per good practice) Good Practice 1 (max. 150 words) Category: Climate Change and Energy Performance In January 2014 a complete and accurate inventory of all street lights was conducted for Galway City, where the total 9,227 lights accounted for an average electricity consumption of 561 kWh/light/year. A “Good Practice” policy was introduced to assess the application of LED lanterns and time control for all new street light upgrades. In August 2015 the average consumption is down to 509 kWh/light/year and it is proposed to reduce this figure to 365 kWh/light/year by the year 2020. This is a saving of over 35% amounting to € 350,000.00 per year.
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At present 45% of the quantity of lights (largest) use 66% of the total electricity consumption and will cost € 3.75m to provide this upgrade, with a typical simple payback of 12 – 14years. Good Practice 2 (max. 150 words) Category: Waste Management and Green Economy
Up until 2013, Galway City Council has operated a waste collection service for many years. Following the closure of the regional landfill at Carrowbrowne, Headford Road, in 1999, the City Council introduced a three bin segregated collection service consisting of a grey, green, and brown bin in line with Government Waste Policy.
To support this service the City Council also commenced the composting of biodegradable waste to achieve diversion from landfill. At the time the City Council had in excess of 21,000 customers and the annual refuse charge was €365.
Galway City Council has at all times embraced Government Policy in respect of Waste Management and in particular has led the way in relation to the implementation of segregated collection, diversion from landfill through central composting and the application of the polluter pays principle through the introduction of pay by weight.
This has resulted in the highest rates of diversion of waste from landfill nationally on a consistent basis.
Good Practice 3 (max. 150 words) Category:Mobility Opened in 2012 the Seamus Quirke/Bishop O'Donnell Roads upgrade scheme, widened 1.7km of the primary arterial corridor servicing the west of the city. The corridor was widened to provide bus and cycle lanes in each direction, wider footpaths and increased pedestrian and cyclist priority at junction along the corridor. This was the first scheme in Ireland to be designed using the National Transport Authorities Cycle Manual. The scheme introduced raised-adjacent cycle lanes to the network and innovative cycle priority measures at junctions. The corridor was also the first in Galway to be connected to the city's Urban Traffic Control Network, which is the Spot-Utopia system developed in Torino (It) and was also installed in 2012. As a result of the upgrade 3 of the city's bus routes which
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had been routed to avoid the corridor, were re-routed onto the corridor, with journey time savings of 3-6 minutes.
Pic A – Original road lay-out
Pic B – New road lay-out
Pic C - New cycle measure at junction
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