Airlines make cash from extra charges, but flyers can benefit too Those annoying extra charges levied by airlines can end up subsidising discounts enjoyed by other travellers Transport • 13 Jun
Airlines make cash from extra charges, but flyers can benefit too Those annoying extra charges levied by airlines can end up subsidising discounts enjoyed by other travellers Transport • 13 Jun
The big impact of workplace commuting on Irish towns and villages New research looks at how commuting from rural Ireland for work impacts people's lives, families and communities Commuting • 13 Feb
The big impact of workplace commuting on Irish towns and villages New research looks at how commuting from rural Ireland for work impacts people's lives, families and communities Commuting • 13 Feb
How do you create a bike-friendly neighbourhood? Here's a checklist for communities who want to take action on traffic congestion, pollution and green transport in their area Podcast • 07 Feb
How do you create a bike-friendly neighbourhood? Here's a checklist for communities who want to take action on traffic congestion, pollution and green transport in their area Podcast • 07 Feb
Is it time to take different approaches to road safety? The grim numbers of deaths and injuries show current planning approaches to the issue are not working, especially in our towns and cities Road Safety • 09 Jan
Is it time to take different approaches to road safety? The grim numbers of deaths and injuries show current planning approaches to the issue are not working, especially in our towns and cities Road Safety • 09 Jan
How a new app can help you with EV range anxiety & fuel savings The app aims to simplify the decision-making process for would-be EV buyers, with insights tailored to individual driving habits Electric Cars • 07 Jan
How a new app can help you with EV range anxiety & fuel savings The app aims to simplify the decision-making process for would-be EV buyers, with insights tailored to individual driving habits Electric Cars • 07 Jan
Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end There are many solutions to tackle the problem of heavy, fuel-hungry SUVs, but all require bold action from policymakers Transport • 16 Dec 24
Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end There are many solutions to tackle the problem of heavy, fuel-hungry SUVs, but all require bold action from policymakers Transport • 16 Dec 24
Why the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars doesn't matter Increased production costs means car manufacturers are already phasing out these models far ahead of 2035 ban Transport • 16 Dec 24
Why the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars doesn't matter Increased production costs means car manufacturers are already phasing out these models far ahead of 2035 ban Transport • 16 Dec 24
Are EV drivers at greater risk of causing an accident? Research looked at specific risky behaviours and compared these between EVs, traditional vehicles, and hybrids Electric Cars • 03 Oct 24
Are EV drivers at greater risk of causing an accident? Research looked at specific risky behaviours and compared these between EVs, traditional vehicles, and hybrids Electric Cars • 03 Oct 24
6 reasons why EV sales are down and 3 reasons why they'll recover What are some of the reasons behind the fall in new electric car sales - and what factors may change this state of affairs? Electric Cars • 18 Sep 24
6 reasons why EV sales are down and 3 reasons why they'll recover What are some of the reasons behind the fall in new electric car sales - and what factors may change this state of affairs? Electric Cars • 18 Sep 24
What will Ireland do with 63,000 tonnes of used tyres annually? A new research project is looking at how to create a viable, valuable, eco-friendly solution in Ireland for used tyres Environment • 04 Sep 24
What will Ireland do with 63,000 tonnes of used tyres annually? A new research project is looking at how to create a viable, valuable, eco-friendly solution in Ireland for used tyres Environment • 04 Sep 24
How to solve the problem of badly parked e-bikes and scooters Could a smart parking recommendation system bring an end to streets and footpaths cluttered with discarded e-bikes and scooters? Transport • 27 Aug 24
How to solve the problem of badly parked e-bikes and scooters Could a smart parking recommendation system bring an end to streets and footpaths cluttered with discarded e-bikes and scooters? Transport • 27 Aug 24
Why the return of the school run is bad news There's no way the school run in its current car-dominated form can be part of a sustainable future Transport • 20 Aug 24
Why the return of the school run is bad news There's no way the school run in its current car-dominated form can be part of a sustainable future Transport • 20 Aug 24
What's behind the fall in electric car sales in Ireland? The different preferences of early adopters and mainstream consumers could account for why sales are changing in Ireland Electric Cars • 15 Aug 24
What's behind the fall in electric car sales in Ireland? The different preferences of early adopters and mainstream consumers could account for why sales are changing in Ireland Electric Cars • 15 Aug 24
How to design a transport plan for Enniscorthy and Irish towns Enniscorthy is an ideal test case to show how to provide sustainable transport outside the big cities in Ireland Transport • 30 Jul 24
How to design a transport plan for Enniscorthy and Irish towns Enniscorthy is an ideal test case to show how to provide sustainable transport outside the big cities in Ireland Transport • 30 Jul 24
Can cargo bikes fix the last-mile delivery problem in our cities? Residents in five European cities highly support the introduction of sustainable cargo bike delivery services Cargo bikes • 11 Jul 24
Can cargo bikes fix the last-mile delivery problem in our cities? Residents in five European cities highly support the introduction of sustainable cargo bike delivery services Cargo bikes • 11 Jul 24
Why delaying the Dublin city transport plan is a bad idea All of us will gain from a cleaner, greener city so why would anyone want to delay a new plan which has already got overwhelming public support? Transport • 08 Jul 24
Why delaying the Dublin city transport plan is a bad idea All of us will gain from a cleaner, greener city so why would anyone want to delay a new plan which has already got overwhelming public support? Transport • 08 Jul 24
Would you ditch your car for shorter journeys? 'If public transport is better, people will use it, and we see that from right across the globe where that happens' Transport • 04 Jul 24
Would you ditch your car for shorter journeys? 'If public transport is better, people will use it, and we see that from right across the globe where that happens' Transport • 04 Jul 24
Are connected cars the future of transportation? Connected cars would allow for the fast and efficient exchange of data about traffic, weather, parking and other issues Transport • 24 Jun 24
Are connected cars the future of transportation? Connected cars would allow for the fast and efficient exchange of data about traffic, weather, parking and other issues Transport • 24 Jun 24
Why are Chinese electric cars not finding buyers in Europe? Chinese electric cars are stuck at European ports as firms struggle with sales due to buyer wariness, brand image and rapid outdatedness Electric Cars • 04 May 24
Why are Chinese electric cars not finding buyers in Europe? Chinese electric cars are stuck at European ports as firms struggle with sales due to buyer wariness, brand image and rapid outdatedness Electric Cars • 04 May 24
Will 41,000 electric cars be sold in Ireland in 2024? We need to see 41,000 EV sales in 2024 and grow this to 185,000 by 2030 to meet the target of electrifying one-third of cars by 2030 Electric Cars • 25 Mar 24
Will 41,000 electric cars be sold in Ireland in 2024? We need to see 41,000 EV sales in 2024 and grow this to 185,000 by 2030 to meet the target of electrifying one-third of cars by 2030 Electric Cars • 25 Mar 24
How sea transport continues to shape cities and economies Hamburg's thriving port is proof of the enduring significance of sea transport in driving growth and cultural exchange Shipping • 12 Mar 24
How sea transport continues to shape cities and economies Hamburg's thriving port is proof of the enduring significance of sea transport in driving growth and cultural exchange Shipping • 12 Mar 24
Are Irish petrol prices ever going to come down again? We pay a global price for fuel so geopolitical events mean we are not seeing any major drop in fuel prices at the pumps Petrol Prices • 26 Feb 24
Are Irish petrol prices ever going to come down again? We pay a global price for fuel so geopolitical events mean we are not seeing any major drop in fuel prices at the pumps Petrol Prices • 26 Feb 24
Why the commute to school is a 'postcode lottery' for Irish teens Research has found disparities between areas are not due to population size, but are more to do with differences in educational provision. Transport • 09 Feb 24
Why the commute to school is a 'postcode lottery' for Irish teens Research has found disparities between areas are not due to population size, but are more to do with differences in educational provision. Transport • 09 Feb 24
Should drivers get higher penalty points on bank holidays? Double penalty points on public holidays have been introduced In other jurisdictions to help decrease road accidents and fatalities Transport • 05 Feb 24
Should drivers get higher penalty points on bank holidays? Double penalty points on public holidays have been introduced In other jurisdictions to help decrease road accidents and fatalities Transport • 05 Feb 24
Can working from home combined with use of EVs reduce emissions? A new study has examined how working from home combined with use of electric cars affects commuting patterns and air pollution Electric Cars • 22 Jan 24
Can working from home combined with use of EVs reduce emissions? A new study has examined how working from home combined with use of electric cars affects commuting patterns and air pollution Electric Cars • 22 Jan 24
