The Mayor of Ennis is urging people to have their say on the future of the town’s transport infrastructure.
It comes as the Local Transport Plan for the county town will go to public consultation this week.
The plan sets out to outline funding models for transport projects in Ennis including cycle and pedestrian infrastructure and how increasing population growth can be managed sustainably.
The six week consultation period opens this Friday and will run until June 27th.
Fianna Fáil councillor, Clare Colleran Molloy is calling on people to take ownership and highlight any concerns they may have.
Lessening people’s dependency on travelling by car has been highlighted as a key goal.
It’s hoped the Ennis Town Bus Service will be up and running by the end of the year, or early in 2026 at the latest.
Ennis Municipal District Director of Services, Sean Lenihan says this will provide a balance to decreasing the number of cars on the road by providing adequate substitute options.
He says the bus service will be a gamechanger for the town.
The Ennis Local Transport Plan is also tipped to provide health and environmental benefits.
Both noise and air pollution will be decreased, with the lesser amount of cars passing through the town, while an uptick in cycling and walking routes promises to improve physical health.
Clare County Council Engineer, Eamon O’Dea says particular focus is being placed on increased pedestrian and cyclist access to Station Cross.
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