1.13 | Conclusion

The right transport investment helps to deliver high-quality travel and supports positive outcomes for society, the environment and the economy. However, these outcomes do not happen by chance. It is important to have in place a framework to guide transport investment and deliver the infrastructure and services we need. That is the purpose of NIFTI.

New transport investments will have to demonstrate their alignment with NIFTI. By extension, this will ensure that investment is aligned with the NPF and its National Strategic Outcomes, resulting in a consistent approach to investment across Government, with transport supporting our growth and development goals. In this way, NIFTI will ensure that transport enables the NPF.

NIFTI establishes a common lens through which to consider potential investment in transport infrastructure. However, it is not the only consideration. In addition to NIFTI, transport investment will continue to be informed by specific sectoral priorities and wider policy objectives, including the new Sustainable Mobility Policy, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, considerations around

National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland | Project Ireland 2040

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National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland | The Purpose of NIFTI

The Purpose of NIFTI

The purpose of the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland is to support the delivery of the National Planning Framework. Transport is a key enabler of the National Strategic Outcomes and the appropriate transport investment can facilitate these outcomes across a range of areas, including the environment, society and economy.