By An Taisce
'The M7 Co. Kildare Lane widening plan will worsen the situation and should be scrapped—Promote 'Smarter Travel Policy' of Car Sharing and Park and Ride'
Dublin congestion is back to 2008 boom time levels and action is needed now, says An Taisce. Congestion damages economic productivity, slows down public transport and service vehicle movement, undermines cycling and causes local air pollution through particle emissions, particularly from diesel vehicles. Our car dependence is also contributing to unhealthy lifestyles and obesity.