Public consultation and consensus building are vital elements in the timely delivery of any large infrastructure project. It is, therefore, appropriate that BusConnects and the National Transport Authority have sought to involve residents’ organisations, concerned individuals, community groups and elected representatives in teasing out problems in relation to the development of a ten-year, integrated bus programme for Dublin.

The programme, involving the creation of 16 designated bus corridors and cycle tracks in and out of the city centre, forms part of the National Development Plan. Some homeowners along these 230km-long routes may lose part of their front gardens and car parking spaces. Businesses may also be affected. Understandably, many are unhappy. But all will be financially compensated.