On Schedule
National Sustainable Mobility Policy |Year One Progress Report
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 |
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| 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 will be available in Q3 2023 | 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 saw an Anti-racism campaign, Support for Pride in June, and a campaign to support people with hidden disabilities. Plans for 2023 include a bus-focused campaign targeting anti-social behaviour in Q3 2023, and a wheelchair priority campaign in Q3 2023. | Shift |
| 03 | Continue to protect and renew rail infrastructure through the Infrastructure Manager Multi- Annual Contract (IMMAC). | 2024 Existing IMMAC reviewed. 2025 IMMAC 2025-2029 agreed | 2025 Q4 | On Schedule | Preliminary discussions underway with Iarnród Éireann with regard to 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 | A Safety Camera Project has been established and the RFT for a Safety Camera Service was issued in April 2023. | Shift |
National Sustainable Mobility Policy | Year One Progress Report
| 06 | Conduct a review of road traffic policy and legislation to prioritise the safety of walking and cycling. (RSS action 43) | ----- | 2023 Q4 | On Schedule | This action will be progressed in the context of consolidation of the Road Traffic Acts. | Shift |
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| 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 electrification complete in Athlone and underway in Dublin and Limerick. Discussions with ESBN in respect of feasibility of electrifying depots in Cork and Galway well advanced. | Improve |
| 09 | Develop a strategy for the transition of commercial and PSO long distance bus services to low emission technologies. | Strategy framework developed | 2023 Q4 | On Schedule | In progress. | Improve |
| 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 | On Schedule | Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland was established within the Department of Transport in July 2022. ZEVI will have responsibility for developing the Strategy | Improve |
| 11 | Commence delivery of phase 1 of Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme. | 2024 Kent Station platof rm completed. 2025 Midleton double- tracking completed. | 2024 Q4 | On Schedule | Kent Station: Construction Contract was awarded at the end of March 2023 and mobilisation to site is planned for Q3 2023. Midleton Double-Tracking: Iarnród Éireann submitted a Railway Order to An Bord Pleanála in Q4 2022, and Detailed Design of the project has commenced | Shift |
| 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 | In progress. | Improve |
National Sustainable Mobility Policy |Year One Progress Report
| 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 | In progress. | Improve |
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| 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, and discussions are underway regarding options for electrification of further town bus services. EU Just Transition Funding has been secured to assist with the decarbonisation of rural public transport services in the Midlands area. | Improve |
| 17 | Develop pedestrian enhancement plans for the five metropolitan areas. | Plans developed | 2023 Q4 | On Schedule | This project commenced at the end of March 2023. | 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 | On Schedule | Waterford bike share commenced operation in July 2022. Work to expand the scheme to other cities is ongoing. | Shift |
| 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. | Shift |
National Sustainable Mobility Policy | Year One Progress Report
| 20 | Expand rail fleet capacity. | 2023 41 additional carriages placed into passenger service. 2025 95 DART+ carriages delivered. | 2025 Q4 | On Schedule | Delivery of additional carriages commenced in Q3 2022, all to commence passenger service in Q4 2023. Design and development of new DART carriages continues and on schedule for delivery in 2025. | Shift |
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| 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 | On Schedule | Salmon Weir Bridge opened in May 2023. The planning consent application to An Bord Pleanala in respect of Galway’s Cross City Link project was submitted in September 2022. Design work is under way on Dublin Road scheme with planning consent application planned for Q4 2023. | 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 |
| 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 | Approx 200km of greenway currently under construction. | Shift |
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| 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. | Shift |
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| 34 | Develop and implement a programme of improved town bus services. | Improved town bus services implemented in Carlow, Ennis, Letterkenny, Mullingar, Portlaoise. | 2025 Q4 | On Schedule | Work is underway in developing the plans for the Town services. Service for Carlow was tendered and contract award was approved with operations to commence in July 2023. Preparations for Mullingar and Portlaoise are underway. | 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 | A target of 100 additional bus shelters during 2022 and 126 shelters were installed. To date 53 shelters have been installed during 2023. | Shift |
National Sustainable Mobility Policy | Year One Progress Report
| 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 | On Schedule | The subsidised Local Area Hackney Scheme Pilot went live in early 2023. The Pilot is progressing well. As of June 2023, 41 applications were received by the NTA for 15 areas and 15 provisional grant ofef rs have been issued. 5 Community Car Scheme applications for SPSV Regulation Exemptions (all renewals) have been successful to date. Further applications are expected. | |
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| 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 | On Schedule | The track renewal works due on the Ballybrophy to Limerick line were complete in 2022. Iarnród Eireann have commenced exploratory works on the remaining elements of the action due for completion by 2025. | Shift |
| 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 |
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| 41 | Develop and commence implementation of a programme for secure bicycle parking in key towns and cities plus transport hubs. | 2023 Programme developed. 2025 1,000 secure bicycle parking spaces implemented. | 2025 Q4 | On Schedule | Service provider expected to be appointed in July 2023. A lot of work has already been done in this space including in car parks and at train stations/bus stops. | Shift |
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| 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 | On Schedule | The Smarter Travel Mark was launched in May 2023, and both Smarter Travel Partner and non-Partner organisations have indicated interest in obtaining the Mark. The Mark is expected to significantly grow engagement with the Programme. | Shift |
| 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 | The Department of Transport is engaging with the NTA in relation to this work as part of the annual estimates process. | Avoid |
| 47 | Explore potential of road-user charging measures through the Better Road User Charging Evaluation (BRUCE) study. (CAP action 259) | Draft implementation plan published. | 2023 Q4 | On Schedule | A draft Alignment and Pathways report is expected later in 2023 and will set out the future potential pathway to road user charging including public consultation and pilots. | Avoid |
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| 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 | New footbridges and lifts installed at Dalkey and Gormanstown Rail stations are now open to the public. The construction of a footbridge and lifts commenced in Little Island in December 2022 and is ongoing, with Banteer Rail Station to follow. The Big Lift Programme is continuing, and the Lift/Call system is also continuing into 2023. The programme of replacement of signage in the railway stations continues with over half of the 145 rail stations completed to end April 2023. Accessible Bus Bays are progressing in 4 Bus stations, and additional accessible bus bays are being considered for funding to be installed by Local Authorities. The new National Journey Planner has been audited to ensure accessibility is included. The NTA is currently undertaking a market consultation with suppliers to see what options could be available to purchase low floor accessible new vehicles with zero emissions. Changing Places will be considered in rail stations where major refurbishment works are being considered in the future and also at the proposed Red Cow Interchange. Changing Places were installed in Connolly rail station and Heuston rail station. | Shift |
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| 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. Further expansion of the scheme to Limerick and Galway is planned in 2024. | Shift |
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| 50 | Expand the number of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in the SPSV fleet. | WAVs expanded by 25%. | 2025 Q4 | On Schedule | Supply issues have delayed uptake to date but are not expected to be a barrier to meeting the WAV target from here forward. The key challenge is meeting the level and location of need for wheelchair accessible SPSV services. WAV23 Grant Scheme had a remarkable response on opening in January 2023 and the conversion rate from applications to licenced WAVs is positive. There has been a 5% increase in WAVs to end May 2023. | Shift |
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| 52 | Develop and implement an equitable fares strategy for all applicable subsidised services. | 2022 Strategy developed 2023 Implementation commenced | 2023 Q4 | On Schedule | Fares strategy was published on in April 2023, for implementation later in 2023. | 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 | On Schedule | 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 | On Schedule | 8 online DMURS workshops took place in 2022 with over 3500 attendees. Development of the relevant graduate course is continuing. | Shift |
| 69 | Develop and publish an annual National Household Travel Survey. | First survey published and annual updates published thereafter. | 2023 Q4 | On Schedule | The National Household Travel Survey is complete with a Report anticipated in Q3 2023. | All |
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| 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 2024. | Avoid |
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| 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 NTA are currently progressing LTPs in all 5 Regional Growth Centres and 19 of the 32 Key Towns | Avoid |
| 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 | On Schedule | 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 Transport Strategy. | 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 | On Schedule | Initial work has commenced on an analysis of MaaS. | Shift |
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| 85 | Rollout Next Generation Bus Automated Vehicle Location System (AVL). | AVL system rolled out | 2025 Q4 | On Schedule | Invitation to Submit Final Tender (ISFT) issued in April 2023. | Shift |
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| 86 | Develop National Consolidated Customer Contact Centre for Transport. | Centre developed | 2025 Q4 | On Schedule | Tender documents issued to the bidders and expect to award the contract in mid 2023, followed by a mobilisation phase. | 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 | On Schedule | This will be addressed via the strategy for shared mobility services which is to be developed by end Q4 2023. | Shift |
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