The announcement that MetroLink has been given full planning permission is a significant milestone in delivering a sustainable transport network for Dublin. While planning permission was granted for a very similar project 15 years ago, there is real momentum behind the project now. Given that the metro could still be at least a decade away, and there are many more hurdles to overcome before services begin, it may seem a little premature to ask which project is next.
But that this is the exact question we should be asking ourselves right now.
If we look at cities internationally that have transformed their public transport networks, the one thing that they all have in common is a pipeline of projects. The successful expansion of the Madrid metro system is often attributed to two main factors: strong governance that prioritised qui
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