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
The 2023 report was published in March 2024. The 2024 report was published in April 2025. (Available to view at: https:// www.nationaltransport.ie/publications/nta- security-report-2024/)
07
Further develop camera- based enforcement by the Gardaí, including at junctions and for management of bus/ cycle lanes, building on existing and recent legislation through establishing suitable cross- agency administrative arrangements; and, where any legislative issues are identified, to consider and develop agreed proposals to remedy them. (RSS action 67)
2022 Q4
Report of the associated cross-agency Working Group has been completed and provided to the Department of Transport and presented to the Road Safety Transformation Board. This work has informed the development of the first National Safety Camera Strategy, which is being led by TII and involves relevant stakeholders from across the Transport and Justice sectors.
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
Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland was established within the Department of Transport in July 2022. Implementation is ongoing through the eSPSV grant and taxi infrastructure funding.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
Low- and zero-emission buses now make up over 50% of the 230-vehicle fleet, including 61 hybrids and 55 batet ry-electric buses. Limerick is now the first Irish city to have a fully zero-emission bus fleet, while Galway’s PSO services are fully low-emission. An additional 66 zero-emission buses are ready for deployment pending infrastructure upgrades.
16
Complete Strategic Rail Review to, inter alia, identify a pathway to appropriate decarbonisation of interurban rail services. (Complements CAP action 285)
Review completed.
2022 Q4
All-Island Strategic Rail Review published on 31 July 2024. (https://www.gov.ie/en/ department-of-transport/publications/all- island-strategic-rail-review/)
17
Develop pedestrian enhancement plans for the five metropolitan areas.
Plans developed.
2023 Q4
This project commenced at the end of March 2023. Plans for all cities have been developed and stakeholder consultation is complete.
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
Waterford bike share commenced operation in July 2022. Shared e-bike trial has been launched with 100 e-bikes operational in Cork, and a further 400 being rolled out in remaining regional cities in Q3 2025. New bike stations have been installed in Cork and Limerick with a substantial increase in the usage of the bikes as a result (+50% in the first 5 months of 2025). Additionally, a qualification system for micro- mobility contractors has been established and a tender process for Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick is underway, with the objective of further expanding the existing shared micromobility schemes in these cities including through increased provision of electric bikes.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
25
Increase provision of park and ride/share at transport interchanges. (CAP action 260)
Implementation of GDA Park and Ride Strategy commenced.
2022 Q4
Implementation of the GDA Park and Ride Strategy has commenced.
27
Develop and implement an active travel infrastructure programme for regional growth centres and key towns outside of the Greater Dublin Area. (Complements CAP action 233, RSS action 5, 40)
2023 Urban cycle networks developed for all regional growth centres and key towns outside the GDA. 2025 100 km constructed or under construction in regional growth centres and key towns outside the GDA.
2025 Q4
Cycle network plans have been developed for all counties, including regional growth centres and key towns. Public consultation on draft plans for 22 counties (outside the GDA) concluded in late 2022. Following revisions, the Strategic Environmental Assessment was completed in Q2 2024, with statutory consultation completed in Q4 2024. The GDA cycle strategy was completed in 2023. Overall, 922km of cycle and 762km of walking infrastructure are in development with approximately 40% located outside the GDA.
29
Develop and publish a strategic national cycle network. (Complements CAP action 232, RSS action 39)
Network published.
2022 Q4
The National Cycle Network was published in Q1 2024. Implementation planning is now underway. Appropriate governance arrangements were finalised in June 2024 to provide the necessary oversight and management required for successful delivery of this plan. Work continues on implementation with branding and wayfinding arrangements finalised for identified corridors. A pilot is ongoing in County Kildare on the installation of walking and cycling infrastructure on declassified national roads.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
32
Implement an enhanced rural transport system through delivery of Connecting Ireland. (Complements CAP action 245)
Connecting Ireland programme commenced for bus, rail and alternative solutions.
2022 Q4
Over 150 new or enhanced services introduced since commencement in mid- 2022. Phase I in 2022: 38 new and enhanced services implemented. Phase II in 2023: 65 new and enhanced services implemented. Phase III in 2024: 45 new and enhanced services implemented. Over 240 towns and villages have been connected to the public transport network and 300,000 weekly vehicle kilometres have been added to the TFI public transport network. To date the plan has delivered: ● 41 connections to higher education facilities, ● 61 connections to healthcare facilities, and ● 71 connections to existing rail services. The NTA publish quarterly bulletins on the Connecting Ireland programme available to view at the following link: https://www. nationaltransport.ie/connecting-ireland/
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
Programme development completed. The target of 200 additional bus shelters by 2025 has been surpassed, with 126 delivered in 2022, 124 in 2023, 195 in 2024 and 52 to date in 2025
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
The subsidised Local Area Hackney Scheme Pilot went live in early 2023. The Pilot has resulted in two candidates being fully licensed.
39
Establish a Demand Management Unit within the Department of Transport to develop an approach to traffic demand management taking account of the recommendations of the Five Cities Demand Management Study. (Complements CAP actions 250 and 258)
Unit established.
2022 Q4
This work is being led by the Department of Transport’s Sustainable Mobility Management and Implementation Division, which was established in autumn 2022.
41
Develop and commence implementation of a programme for secure bicycle parking in key towns and cities plus transport hubs.
Overall strategy document and implementation programme is complete. Designs are being developed for two Irish Rail locations in Dublin, with a third under consideration. The target for secure bicycle parking spaces has been surpassed, with over 3,200 publicly accessible cycle parking spaces were implemented in 2024 alone and an additional 1,800 added in school, campus and hospital grounds. In addition, an upgrade of existing multistorey facilities is in development. A contract for 300 bike lockers has been awarded with rollout to begin in Q4 2025.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
42
Expand Walking and Cycling Index to Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford to assess infrastructure; travel behaviour; the impact of walking and cycling; and new initiatives in each city.
Survey expanded to regional cities.
2023 Q4
Walking and Cycling Index has been rolled out to the regional cities and regular surveys are underway. Individual reports for 2023 have been prepared and were published in 2024. These are available at https:// www.nationaltransport.ie/planning-and- investment/transport-investment/active- travel-investment-programme/walking-and- cycling-index/.
43
Review impact of Pilot Bike and E-Bike Upcycling Initiative.
Review published.
2023 Q4
Review commissioned by Pobal and was completed in early Q4 2023. Review is available at https://www.pobal.ie/app/ uploads/2023/12/Upcycling-of-Bicycles- and-e-Bikes-Pilot-Initiative-EVALUATION- REPORT .pdf. _
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
Number of Smarter Travel partners has increased and Smarter Travel Mark was successfully launched in May 2023.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
Study completed in 2023 as part of the annual estimates process.
46
Accelerate sustainable mobility plans for schools through: ● Expansion of Cycle Right Training in primary and post- primary schools. ● Rollout of Safe Routes to Schools Infrastructure Programme. ● Complete review of the School Transport Scheme and identify measures to improve sustainability of school transport scheme. (CAP action 235)
Annual Additional 5,000 pupils per year trained under Cycle Right programme. 2022 Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Programme commenced in 170 schools. Measures to improve sustainability of School Transport system identified.
Q4 2024
The Cycle Right element of this action was delivered successfully in 2023 and 2024. The Cycle Right programme continues to expand on an annual basis with the objective of increasing the number of primary school students receiving training by 5000 each year. Rollout of the SRTS Infrastructure Programme continued in 2024. A review of the School Transport System has been completed and measures have been identified to improve sustainability.
49
Expand the Travel Assistance Scheme beyond the GDA.
2023 Scheme expanded to Cork. 2025 Scheme expanded to Galway, Limerick and Waterford.
2025 Q4
The pilot of the Travel Assistance Scheme in Cork started taking bookings in September 2022. The Limerick Travel Assistance Scheme commenced in 2023 and the Waterford Scheme commenced in 2024. Two new Travel Assistants commenced work in Galway in January 2025.
50
Expand the number of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in the SPSV fleet.
WAVs expanded by 25%.
2025 Q4
As of 30 September 2024, there were 4,080 WAVs in the fleet. This represents a 25.5% increase in WAVs to date.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
51
Ensure all transport operators are contractually obliged to put in place operational procedures to assist people with mobility difficulties in event of unplanned service disruptions.
Contracts updated.
2022 Q4
All PSO contracts have been updated to include a requirement for these operational procedures.
52
Develop and implement an equitable fares strategy for all applicable subsidised services.
A Fares Strategy was published in April 2023. Phase 2A and 2B were successfully implemented in April and June 2025 respectively, introducing more integrated and equitable fares in Dublin commuter areas within 50 km of Dublin city centre.
53
Introduce Young Adult Card on a phased basis. (Complements CAP action 248)
Card introduced.
2022 Q4
Following initial rollout on PSO services, Young Adult Leap Card (YAC) was implemented on all services in September 2022 and has now moved to Business-as- Usual Operations. Participation in the YAC scheme was initially for 19- to 23-year-olds inclusive; however, in October 2022 the YAC was further extended to include third-level students aged 16 to 18. The scheme was extended to participating commercial bus operators in September 2022. YAC was expanded to include 24 and 25-year-olds under Budget 2024.
54
Fund the establishment of units within local authorities to implement active travel schemes in accordance with best practice and national design guidance.
Units established.
2022 Q4
Units have been established in all 31 local authorities.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
55
Establish an infrastructure audit team to review compliance with national design guidance and assess value for money approaches in design and construction.
Audit team established.
2022 Q4
Arrangements have been put in place allowing for appropriate reviews and assessments.
58
Prepare and issue guidelines, under Section 38 (6) of the Road Traffic Act 1994, to road authorities relating to traffic calming measures
Prepare and issue guidelines, under Section 38 (6) of the Road Traffic Act 1994, to road authorities relating to traffic calming measures.
2022 Q4
Guidelines were completed and issued in Q3 2023. Implementation monitoring will be carried out with further enhancements expected in time.
59
Update national standards and project management guidelines to facilitate all road users on the national road network including the delivery of public transport facilities.
Standards and guidelines updated.
2022 Q4
Workstream coordinated by National Guidelines and Standards Group (related to Action 63). Significant work has been done to update standards on national roads around cycling, bus priority measures, and other measures.
63
Establish a department- led standing coordination group to oversee Guidelines and Standards for roads, traffic, cycling and active travel to ensure: ● Safe System Approach ● Consistency ● Quality/Audit ● Education/Training (RSS action 54)
2022 Q4
Group established and work underway.
64
Update the National Cycle Manual (NCM) to incorporate updated cycle scheme design guidance aligned with the safe system approach including appropriate training. (RSS action 55)
2022 Q2
A finalised version of the National Cycle Manual (NCM), now known as the Cycle Design Manual, was published in Q3 2023. Training was carried out in Q4 2023.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
68
Develop and implement a public engagement strategy to promote the benefits of sustainable mobility and raise public awareness of options.
Engagement strategy developed.
2022 Q4
The Public Engagement Strategy was published in Q2 2024 and is available at https://www.gov.ie/en/ publication/e3134-public-engagement- strategy/#:~:text=The%20guiding%20 principle%20is%20that,a%20betet r%2C%20 cleaner%20and%20fairer.
69
Develop and publish an annual National Household Travel Survey.
First survey published and annual updates published thereafet r.
2023 Q4
The 2022 and 2023 National Household Travel Surveys are complete, and have been published on the NTA website; see https:// www.nationaltransport.ie/planning-and- investment/transport-modelling/national- household-travel-survey/. This is now an annual survey and it is expected that the 2024 edition will be published in the coming months.
70
Establish a Leadership Group to oversee implementation of the Policy and delivery of the action plan.
Leadership Group established.
2022 Q4
Leadership Group established in May 2022. Group met on a monthly basis in the set-up phase, moving to quarterly meetings from January 2023 onwards.
71
Convene a National Sustainable Mobility Forum to engage with stakeholders on progress in relation to the Policy.
Forum established.
2022 Q4
The third annual Forum took place across four sessions in May 2025: two online sessions, and two in-person sessions in Galway and Dublin.
73
Develop and update appraisal guidance and appraisal review processes based on the most relevant and applicable evidence and methodological advances in the sustainable mobility area.
Appraisal guidance updated to replace existing Common Appraisal Framework.
2022 Q4
Finalised appraisal guidance was published in June 2023.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
74
Establish a network and mechanisms to advise on, agree and focus resources towards research priorities that provide an evidence base for implementation of the Policy, drawing on national and international best practice.
Network and mechanisms established.
2022 Q4
Network and mechanisms have been established.
79
Develop section 28 Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable and Compact Settlement Guidance (SCSG) including guidance on housing typologies to facilitate innovative approaches to medium and higher densities. (HfA Policy Objective 11.2)
Guidelines developed.
2022 Q4
Guidelines have been published and issued to Local Authorities.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
80
Establish a working group of the DHLGH, the D/Transport, NTA and LDA to consider opportunities for transport led development in our major urban centres. (HfA Policy Objective 26.1)
2021 Q4
Working Group was established in December 2021 to consider opportunities for transport orientated development (TOD) in the five cities and to also review opportunities for betet r integration of land use and transport in regional centres. The ‘Opportunities for Transport Orientated Development (TOD) in Major Urban Centres - Dublin Study’ was published in June 2023. It identified 14 potential TOD locations identified close to existing or proposed high- capacity public transport in Dublin for the phased delivery of approximately 130,000 residential units and mixed-use development. In 2024, the working group continued considering potential TOD opportunities and progressing draft reports relating to Cork, the Eastern Region, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. Once finalised, these will be brought to Cabinet for information and publication thereafet r.
81
Require all transport operators and mobility service providers to provide open data for mobility services across Ireland.
Contracts updated.
2023 Q4
Mobility data enabling journey planning and real-time passenger information is provided by NTA systems or by operators under contractual requirements.
84
Rollout new multi- modal National Journey Planner.
Planner rolled out.
2022 Q4
The TFI Live application was launched in February 2023. Key features include: ● Access real-time departure information for Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go Ahead Ireland, Luas and Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services ● Select your origin and destination to find the best route for your journey ● Search for timetables and maps ● Save your favourite journeys, departures and timetables
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
86
Develop National Consolidated Customer Contact Centre for Transport.
Centre developed.
2025 Q4
The first phase of this project was rolled out on 17 September 2024 with Bus Éireann. This was followed by Irish Rail on 22 October and Dublin Bus on 10 December 2024. Go Ahead went live in January and Luas in February 2025 so all major PSO operators are now using the TFI customer contact centre. NTA migrated over to new centre in March 2025.
88
Develop a range of simplified and more equitable ticketing solutions to incentivise the use of public transport including fare structures, concessionary fares and tax-based incentives.
Strategy developed.
2022 Q4
This was completed as part of the wider efof rt to develop a Fares Strategy under Action 52, which has also now been completed. The rollout of this strategy continued with Phase 2A and 2B launched in 2025, including revisions to TaxSaver tickets.
89
Legislate to permit the use of PPTs on public roads. (Complements CAP action 237, RSS action 134)
Legislation passed.
2022 Q3
The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was enacted in June 2023. Relevant sections for PPTs were commenced on 20 May 2024.
90
Regulate to ensure the safe use of and minimum safety and design requirements for PPTs.
Regulation introduced.
2023 Q4
Full suite of regulations commenced on 20 May 2024: ● The Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024 (S.I 199 of 2024) ● The Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 2024 (S.I 200 of 2024) ● The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I 222 of 2024) ● The Road Traffic (Use of Powered Personal Transporters) Regulations 2024 (S.I 224 of 2024) ● The Road Traffic Act 1994 (Detention of Powered Personal Transporters) Regulations 2024 (S.I 223 of 2024) ● The Road Traffic Act 2010 (Part 3) (Fixed Charge Ofef nces) Regulations 2024 (S.I 227 of 2024),
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
91
Examine the feasibility of utilising bus mounted cameras to detect and enforce illegal parking in bus lanes and if appropriate make recommendations for implementation. (RSS action 122)
2022 Q4
A report on this action was completed by the NTA and presented to the Road Safety Transformation Partnership Board in November 2023. Along with work by TII in relation to speed cameras, this report forms a key input into the ongoing work to develop a National Safety Camera Strategy, which is being led by TII with input from key stakeholders across the Transport and Justice sectors.
On Schedule
Many of these actions have annual outputs, with elements due to date successfully delivered.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
02
Continue awareness campaigns with the aim of promoting inclusivity, courtesy and respect for all when travelling on public transport.
Annual Campaigns.
2025 Q4
2022 saw an Anti-racism campaign, Support for Pride in June, and a campaign to support people with hidden disabilities. 2023 saw campaigns supporting users with disabilities, staf frespect and ant-i racism. A wheelchair priority campaign also ran. 2024 saw a “Transport for Ireland is Transport for you, transport for everyone” campaign emphasizing that every passenger, regardless of their difef rences, is part of the broader community that makes up Ireland’s public transport network For 2025 the NTA has embedded a range of diversity and inclusion communications campaigns in its annual marketing plan. This includes the ‘Please ofef r me a seat’ campaign and supporting users with disabilities with the JAM card.
03
Continue to protect and renew rail infrastructure through the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC).
Due to change of Government at end of 2024 IMMAC rolled over and contract extended to cover 2025. IMMAC 2026-2030 on schedule to be approved by Government in 2025.
19
Deliver additional cycling infrastructure projects in the five cities. (Complements CAP action 233, RSS action 5) *To ensure consistency with CAP action 233 and RSS action 5, reporting on this action covers all active travel infrastructure, not solely cycling.
400 km GDA Network completed or under construction. 200 km Regional Cities Network completed or under construction.
2025 Q4
Around 1,000 active travel schemes are in design or implementation across the country. Since 2020, approximately 900 km of new or upgraded active travel infrastructure has been delivered, including an estimated 150 km in 2024. To date, 388km of the GDA Network and 327km of the Regional Cities Network are completed or under construction. A total of €322 million was drawn down for active travel projects in 2024.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
120 customer service officers have now been recruited by Irish Rail. Two rail stations were completed in 2022, one station in 2023 and Banteer was completed with opening in July 2024. The construction of footbridge, lifts and internal accessibility works was commenced in Rathmore in June 2024. Construction works for the installation of lifts and footbridges in Maynooth, Athy and Rathdrum commenced in Q3 2024 and is still ongoing. In total, four rail stations are complete and four are in construction. There are 25 bus and train stations that require wheelchair accessible bus bays. Of these, 21 stations are completed and 4 are in the design phase. Of the original 43 towns targeted for wheelchair-accessible stops for high-floor coaches, 25 towns are complete, 7 are now served by low-floor coaches, and discussions are ongoing for the remainder. An additional 21 accessible bus stops have also been installed at other popular locations. The NTA recently completed a survey in towns with a population of greater than 1,000 people to identify where more bus stops should be installed to cater for coaches with the wheelchair lift. The NTA is working with local authorities on progressing the nearly 100 newly identified towns. 103 double deck low floor coaches were ordered and put into service by the end of 2023. 25 additional low floor double deck coaches have been put into service in 2024, exceeding the output required. New Journey planner has been rolled out. Changing Places toilets in place at Heuston Station, Connolly Station and, the most recently opened, Colbert Station in Limerick in March 2024.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
Following the commencement of Part 3 of the Planning and Development Act 2024, as amended, the review of all RSESs will commence in accordance with the planning legislation. In this respect, it is anticipated that the review of the EMRA RSES, as well as the RSESs for the Southern Region and Northern and Western Region, will commence in late 2025/early 2026.
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
The NTA are currently working with the relevant local authorities to progress Local Transport Plans in the five Regional Growth Centres with three completed, one at draft stage and the final one commenced. Additionally, LTPs or transport studies are underway for 24 of the Key Towns, with nine completed and six progressed to draft stage. A number of plans are underway for other settlements across the country.
Delayed
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
The speed limit review 2023 recommendations are being rolled out on a phased basis. Phase 1 has been completed on rural local roads on which rural speed limits are now 60kmh. The Phase 2, 30kmh urban speed limits review is ongoing and workshops were held in Q2 2025. The introduction of 30kmh urban speed limits will be implemented by way of “special speed limit bye-laws” rather than a change in the default speed limit. To assist local authorities with the process of setting ‘special speed limits’ in built-up and urban areas and the atet ndant bye-laws procedures, a working group is presently revising the ‘Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits in Ireland’. It is expected that the ‘Guidelines’ will be finalised during the third quarter of 2025 and thereafet r will issue to local authorities by way of a Departmental Circular, with a Ministerial direction to commence the process of reviewing existing speed in urban areas in their respective administrative areas, and to set appropriate speed limits in accordance with the ‘Guidelines’ Phase 3 includes the national secondary roads speed limit default changing from 100kmh to 80kmh which is expected to commence in Q2 of 2026 subject to legislation, signage, procurement etc. Following this, Phase 4 will involve a review of speed limits on roads adjacent to schools in rural areas. A number of average speed cameras have been introduced by An Garda Síochána in 2024 in collaboration with the LAs and TII on National Roads. Additional cameras were also introduced in 2025. With regards to the Vehicle Activated Signs, these are being introduced as part of safety schemes where deemed appropriate at the discretion of the local authority.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
06
Conduct a review of road traffic policy and legislation to prioritise the safety of walking and cycling. (RSS action 43)
2023 Q4
The Department has conducted some initial scoping in this regard. Implementation of the Action will involve a comprehensive review of all road traffic legislation, and can happen only in the context of consolidation of the Acts. A dedicated Division working on the consolidation of the Road Traffic Acts was established within the Department in early 2025 and is working with the Law Reform Commission on delivery of this SMP and Programme for Government commitment.
09
Develop a strategy for the transition of commercial and PSO long distance bus services to low emission technologies.
Strategy framework developed.
2023 Q4
A report on Bus Éireann’s hydrogen bus pilot is awaited. A market consultation report on zero-emission ramp-accessible coaches has been completed and will inform the development of a broader strategy. Additionally, a study has been commissioned to assess the suitability of buses versus coaches for longer-distance PSO services, which will also feed into the overall strategy.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
12
Commence delivery of DART+ Programme. (Complements Climate Action Plan (CAP) action 246)
2022 DART+ West: Railway Order application submitet d. DART+ South West: Railway Order application submitet d. DART+ Coastal South: First round of public consultation completed. DART+ Coastal North: First and second rounds of public consultation completed. 2023 DART+ Coastal North: Railway Order application submitet d. DART+ Coastal South: Second round of public consultation. DART+ Coastal South: Railway Order application submitet d.
2023 Q4
Railway Order applications for DART+ West (July 2022) and DART+ South West (March 2023) were submitet d and subsequently approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála – with conditional approval in the case of DART+ West. DART+ Coastal North: Public consultation completed. Railway Order application submitet d in July 2024 and a planning decision was granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála in August 2025. Due to an evolving scope for the DART+ Coastal South project, this element of the DART+ programme is being progressed on a phased approach. This is subject to review, and a Railway Order may not be needed, at least in the short-term. Relatedly, an improvement to the existing DART service between Bray and Greystones, and extension of the DART from Greystones to Wicklow, is under active consideration for delivery by the end of the decade.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
21
Continue appraisal and planning for new light rail in Dublin and Cork, and consider the feasibility of light rail in Galway.
2022 Emerging Preferred Route for Luas Cork identified. 2023 Planning application documentation completed for Luas Finglas. Assessment of light rail for Galway completed as part of review of Galway Transport Strategy.
2023 Q4
The Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) non- statutory public consultation for Luas Cork was launched April 2025. Previous issues with determination of the EPR have now been resolved. For Luas Finglas, the Preliminary Business Case was approved by the Government in October 2024 and Railway Order submitet d to An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) in November 2024. Draft Galway Transport Strategy (now known as the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy, or GMATS) is awaiting An Coimisiún Pleanála’s determination on the re-submitet d N6 Galway City Ring Road application. The NTA will review the timeline and publication date for the GMATS when this determination has been made.
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
Salmon Weir Bridge opened in May 2023. The planning consent application to An Coimisiún Pleanála in respect of Galway’s Cross City Link project was submitet d in September 2022. Approval for the project was granted at the end of September 2024. Planning consent application for Dublin Road scheme in Galway submitet d to ACP in Q1 2025. All 12 corridor applications under BusConnects Dublin were lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála. Approval has been issued for all twelve of the schemes. Fourteen judicial review proceedings have been initiated in respect of six of the approved schemes. Preparation is underway to enable construction to commence in mid-2025 on two initial Schemes (Lifef y Valley and Ballymun/Finglas).
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
28
Develop and publish cycle network plans for all counties. (Complements CAP action 231, RSS action 176)
Plans published.
2023 Q4
Cycle network plans have been developed for all counties, covering all regional growth centres and key towns. Public consultation on draft networks for 22 counties ran between September and November 2022. Following some amendments arising from the consultation process, finalisation of the Strategic Environmental Assessment was completed in Q3 2024 and statutory public consultation in respect of Strategic Environmental Assessment took place in Q3/ Q4 2024 (https://consult.nationaltransport.ie/ en/consultation/cycleconnects). The feedback from the second round of consultation is underway with plans to be finalised later in 2025.
40
Develop demand management scheme for the Greater Dublin Area.
GDA demand management scheme developed and published.
2023 Q4
Technical work to develop a demand management scheme for the Greater Dublin Area has been completed. It is expected that the scheme will be finalised following the publication of a national-level demand management, strategy, ‘Moving Together’, in the coming months - subject to the necessary Government approval.
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
In addition to a workshop that was led by Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in January 2025 to consider the contents of an Advice Note that is being prepared on road space reallocation, the Department of Transport held four stakeholder events in May of this year as part of a process to develop an updated SMP Action Plan in support of the Sustainable Mobility Policy (2022). The views raised at those events in respect of this topic will further inform the preparation of the Advice Note. Once finalised, the Advice Note will be issued as supplementary guidance in support of DMURS. The Advice Note is expected to be completed in Q1 2026. Any supporting legislation that may be identified would be expected to form part of a broader legislative work programme under the proposed ‘Moving Together’ Strategy.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
65
Review and make recommendations on facilitating cyclists and pedestrians at junctions, including measures that do not require powered traffic signals. (RSS action 56)
2022 Q4
Work has commenced on the drafting of the Traffic Sign Manual (TSM) and associated regulations in support of this issue. It is currently envisaged that the appropriate legislation and updates to the TSM will be ready in Q4 2025.
66
Conduct a pilot (with supporting infrastructure) to examine the feasibility of introducing a ‘cyclist turning left on red’ provision. Take into account best international practice around other cycling priority measures and make recommendations. (RSS action 57)
2022 Q4
The feasibility and international best practice review is now complete, and a pilot location has been identified. The required legislative changes have been prepared and it is expected that they will be signed of flater in Q3 2025. The NTA are planning to implement a pilot project over the next 6 months, subject to local authority agreement.
72
Amend Section 17 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 to establish a National Transport Authority Advisory Council.
Legislation amended.
2023 Q4
The Department is progressing one aspect of extending the NTA’s statutory remit as a first step to enable the NTA to deliver public transport infrastructure outside the GDA. (see action 75). It is anticipated this will be brought to Government for approval to draft in September 2025. A second Bill will be needed for the wider legislative amendments required to extend the NTA’s transport planning remit including around the composition of the NTA Board and the National Transport Authority Advisory Council. This will be progressed following completion of action 75.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
75
Extend the statutory transport planning remit of the National Transport Authority to the metropolitan areas of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.
Legislation to extend remit introduced.
2023 Q4
The aim is to progress one aspect of extending the NTA’s statutory remit and an amendment to section 44 of the DTA Act 2008 was included on the Summer Legislation Programme for drafting. It is anticipated this will be brought to Government in September 2025 for approval to draft a Dublin Transport Authority Amendment Bill. The Bill has been put forward again for the Autumn Programme for priority drafting. This is a first step to enable the NTA to deliver public transport infrastructure in the regional cities, as they currently do within the GDA. Further consideration will be needed on wider legislative amendments required to extend the NTA’s remit which will be progressed in a separate wider Bill.
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
NTA submitet d a paper to the Department of Transport on 28 May 2024. Work on finalising a governance structure and developing a MaaS project will commence afet r the NGT project has been delivered.
Delay Anticipated
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
Depot electrification works are now complete in Athlone, as is the first phase of works in two DB depots (Summerhill and Phibsboro) in Dublin and in the BÉ depot in Limerick. The second phase of works in the DB depot in Phibsboro and the BÉ depot in Limerick are almost complete, while the first phase of works in the DB depot in Harristown is well underway. Procurement of further electrification of depots in Dublin and Galway is also well advanced, and design development and procurement for other depots in Dublin, Cork and Sligo is progressing. A contract notice for an electric bus charging infrastructure framework was published on 31 March 2025.
11
Commence delivery of phase 1 of Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme.
2024 Kent Station platof rm completed. 2025 Midleton double- tracking completed.
2025 Q4
Kent Station: Works on the new platof rm are complete. An official opening ceremony took place in April. Midleton Double-Tracking: Civil Engineering works are on schedule to be completed by Q1 2026, however, the new line won’t be commissioned until Q1 2027 when Cork Area Commuter Rail’s new signalling system is commissioned.
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
Approximately 30% of the 1,250 PSO urban buses operated by Dublin Bus and Go- Ahead Ireland are low- or zero-emission. This includes 226 diesel-electric hybrids and 153 batet ry-electric buses. A further 101 zero-emission batet ry-electric buses will be ready to join the fleet once further charging infrastructure comes onstream – this will achieve a transition rate of 38%.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
Athlone electric bus service launched 20 January 2023. Town services are now operated by 11 batet ry-electric buses. Design development for electrification of Sligo town bus service is progressing. 10 buses of the same type as deployed in Athlone, were delivered in 2024 and are intended for use in Sligo once charging infrastructure becomes available. Discussions are ongoing with Bus Éireann regarding options for electrification of further town bus services in Dundalk, Navan and Drogheda. Tender stage of competition for new single- deck batet ry-electric buses will commence shortly.
All 41 Inter City Railcars i.e. carriages entered service in 2024 In respect of the 95 batet ry-electric Dart+ carriages, deliveries started in 2024 and will continue through to 2026. The new trains will enter passenger service following the completion of the ongoing testing and commissioning process.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
22
Commence delivery of BusConnects network redesign in the five cities. (Complements CAP actions 239, 240)
2022 Network of Cork and Galway services finalised. 2023 Network of Limerick and Waterford services finalised. 2025 Dublin BCNR Phases 1-11 implemented (phased implementation on an annual basis). Cork BCNR fully implemented. Galway BCNR fully implemented.
2025 Q4
The Cork BusConnects network was published in June 2022. Implementation planning is now ongoing which will require various infrastructure interventions across Cork City to facilitate the new routes, in addition to new fleet and depot space. The first phase is likely to be implemented from early 2026 subject to funding and availability of depot and drivers for expansion. The proposed network for Galway is in the final stages of design and works on depot electrification have commenced. A redesigned bus network for Limerick and Waterford was published in December 2023 and January 2025, respectively. Implementation planning for the new network in both cities has commenced, with the roll out of the new services to commence in 2027, subject to funding and operational readiness. Five of the eleven BusConnects Dublin network redesign phases have now been implemented. Part of Phase 6a (Route N2) was implemented at end-September and the remainder was implemented at the end of January 2025. The latest planned launch dates for the next phases are: Phase 7 (F- Spine) Q4 2025, Phase 8 (D-Spine) Q1 2026.
24
Commence delivery of MetroLink. (Complements CAP action 247)
2022 Railway Order application submitet d. 2025 MetroLink enabling works contracts commenced (subject to Government approval and planning consent).
2025 Q4
The Railway Order (RO) was submitet d in September 2022. An oral hearing on the project was concluded 28 March 2024. A further statutory public consultation on the Railway Order, requested by An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP), commenced August 2024 and concluded in October 2024. A decision on the RO is awaited from ACP. A procurement strategy is in development, with designers preparing designs and tender documents for advanced works contracts.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
A total of 140km of new TII funded greenways have opened since the publication of the SMP with a further 62km currently at construction. 27km further have been constructed by the NTA, with 11km of NTA- funded Greenways under construction.
34
Develop and implement a programme of improved town bus services.
Improved town bus services implemented in Carlow, Ennis, Letet rkenny, Mullingar, Portlaoise.
2025 Q4
Carlow’s service, launched in August 2023, has recorded 440,000 passenger journeys. Portlaoise service began in February 2025. Tender processes for new town bus services in Mullingar and Ennis are underway. Both are targeting Q4 2025 launches, pending final confirmations. In Letet rkenny, public consultation is complete, with detailed planning ongoing and procurement expected in Q4 2025, subject to funding.
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
The track renewal works due on the Ballybrophy to Limerick line were complete in 2022. Level crossing elimination and improvement works on the Ballybrophy to Limerick line and on the Limerick to Waterford line require additional funding and approvals in order to be progressed.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
The allocation for the bus priority measures scheme on the M4 between Maynooth and Leixlip in 2025 will allow civil works to be completed, but the necessary Intelligent Transport System (ITS) work is not yet in a position to proceed. With regard to the N3, work is ongoing to finalise the Option Selection Report and advance the preparation of the EIAR and planning application documentation for the N3 M50 to Clonee Bus Priority & Active Travel scheme, from Junction 2 (Snugborough) to Junction 4 (Clonee). The Option Selection Report for the M11/ N11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme from Junction 4 (Loughlinstown) to Junction 9 (Glenview) has been completed, and the project will now move to the Design and Environmental Evaluation Phase. During this phase the preparation of the EIAR and planning documentation will also be advanced. M4 Bus Priority Measures (Phase 2 – Westbound Carriageway) - Kildare County Council are advancing the development of Phase 2 of the M4 Bus Priority Measures. This is a scheme to provide bus priority and active travel links on the westbound section of the M4 between Junctions 5 and 7. The scheme is programmed to issue for development consent in Q1 2026.
47
Explore potential of road-user charging measures through the Betet r Road User Charging Evaluation (BRUCE) study. (CAP action 259)
Draft implementation plan published.
2025 Q4
A draft Alignment and Pathways report has been prepared by TII and submitet d to the Department. Awaiting conclusion of the Department’s forthcoming transport strategy ‘Moving Together’ and the NTA’s GDA Demand Management Strategy as it may be necessary to update.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
Limerick Shannon MATS - Published 1 December 2022 Waterford MATS - Published 19 December 2022. Finalised, updated Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy published January 2023. The Galway MATS is awaiting An Coimisiún Pleanála’s determination on the re-submitet d N6 Galway City Ring Road application. The NTA will then review the timeline, and publication date for the GMATS when this determination has been made. A ‘Light Rail Feasibility Study’ was published in Oct 2024. Cork update will commence later in 2025.
83
Rollout of Next Generation Ticketing (NGT) on all PSO bus services operating in Dublin.
2023 NGT contract awarded. 2025 Implementation of first bus route with NGT.
2025 Q4
The NTA and Indra signed a Framework Agreement for the rollout of NGT in Q2 2024. Systems design and development underway. Work has commenced on planning for implementation of NGT in the Greater Dublin Area, with a view to rollout in the coming years.
85
Rollout Next Generation Bus Automated Vehicle Location System (AVL).
AVL system rolled out.
2025 Q4
Next Generation AVL is in implementation. The project commenced System Acceptance Testing (SAT) in June 2025, with a view to the first pilot going live for customers by the end of the year.
Modified
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
26
Develop pedestrian enhancement plans for the regional growth centres and key towns.
Plans developed.
2024 Q4
Pedestrian enhancement is being addressed as part of the Area Based Transport Assessment which are being undertaken in all key towns. These plans are being developed by the Local Authorities, with guidance from the NTA.
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
The three-year pilot in Leitrim, developed by the NTA and Local Link in partnership with the HSE, successfully integrated public, disability, and health transport services. Following a 2024 independent review, the pilot is being mainstreamed. As the focus is now on mainstreaming the pilot in line with commitments in the Programme for Government and the forthcoming new National Disability Strategy, development of an Implementation strategy is not currently being progressed.
31
Develop a model for bike share schemes (including the potential for electric bikes) in regional growth centres and key towns.
2023 Model developed. 2024 Pilots introduced.
2024 Q4
Work to develop a model for bike share schemes has been progressed through the NTA’s new Shared Micromobility Schemes in the Regional Cities and as part of a more ambitious pilot programme to test the network efef ct of Mobility Hubs in a number of regional growth centres and towns in line with subsequent commitments and actions under the Climate Action Plan.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
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
Eight online Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) workshops took place in 2022 with over 3500 atet ndees. There are courses in ATU which are funded by DoT through the Local Authority Services National Training Group (LASNTG) which Local Authority Engineers can undertake via the annual training grant. The DoT and LASNTG have also been working with the South East Technological University (SETU) in Carlow in 2025 to expand the number of road engineering courses which Local Authority staf fcan undertake via the annual training grant. DoT and LASNTG have also had meetings with Engineers Ireland in 2025 and added a number of their road engineering courses to the list of courses which Local Authority staf f can atet nd via funding from the annual grant allocation.
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
Work to develop a strategy for expanded shared services has been superseded through the delivery of the NTA’s new Shared Micromobility Schemes in the Regional Cities and as part of a more ambitious pilot programme to test the network efef ct of Mobility Hubs in a number of urban centres, which will include shared electric cars, bikes, e-bikes and powered personal transporters i.e. e-scooters
Ongoing
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
04
Continue to protect and renew road infrastructure for all road users including sustainable mobility users.
Ongoing
Ongoing
56
Fund local authorities to upgrade existing active travel infrastructure to meet safety, permeability and design standards.
Ongoing
Ongoing
This action was achieved in 2023 and 2024 with funding allocations made to all 31 local authorities for new and improved active travel infrastructure. For 2025 a further €290m has been allocated to the 31 local authorities and as with 2023 and 2024 this is expected to be fully expended. This will include both new infrastructure and upgrade of substandard infrastructure.
61
Continue a joint approach in respect of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) to ensure more widespread and consistent implementation. (HfA Policy Objective 21.1)
Ongoing
Ongoing
This joint approach between the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Department of Transport and related agencies is ongoing. A refresh of the DMURS website www.dmurs.ie was undertaken in Q3 of 2025, while an update to the principal document is planned subject to further discussions with key stakeholders
62
Deliver an average of 60 road safety improvement schemes and fund an average of four minor realignment schemes on national roads per year, to create forgiving roadsides, self- explaining roads, and a safe environment for vulnerable road users. (RSS action 2)
Annual
Ongoing
Road safety improvement schemes progressed as planned in 2024. In 2025, further progress will be made on safety initiatives within the motorway network in line with funding commitments. Five minor projects on national roads were completed in 2024 and a further two schemes are due for completion in 2025.
No.
Action
Proposed Output
SMP Deadline
Progress
67
Provide training to designers, project managers, engineers and local authorities on the delivery of safe designs based on the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) and the National Cycle Manual (NCM). (RSS action 64)
2022 Q4
Training has been delivered on the National Cycle Manual through a series of Webinar hosted by the Institute of Engineers Ireland. The information which was presented is now available on the IEI website. Training has also been delivered on DMURS through a series of webinars hosted by the Institute of Engineers Ireland and is also now available on the IEI website. Aspects of DMURS have now been integrated into planning, civil engineering, architecture and urban design courses in numerous universities around Ireland, including: UCD, TU Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth, Cork Institute of Technology, Atlantic Technological University, Munster Technological University and South East Technological University. The NTA have been in contact with the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) with regard to the development of a module on the Cycle Design Manual. The development of this course is dependent on resources being available within ATU and guest lecturers from the NTA and industry. Further training may be considered as the need arises and will be developed through appropriate national training groups and third level institutions. With regard to DMURS, additional training and course content will considered for development once reviews have been undertaken to ensure the most up-to-date information is presented during training.
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