'Accessible, low-carbon' - Waterford's first Sustainable Transport Hub coming to Ballybricken
Ballybricken
Ballybricken is set to host a sustainable transport hub, the first of it's kind in Waterford.
According to the latest Metropolitan District report, the hub will offer people 'accessible, low carbon' transport services.
The project is a collaboration between ESB Innovation and Trinity College Dublin, under the title ROBUST: Electric shaRed mOBility hUbS Trial.
Waterford City and County Council are working in partnership with ESB and TCD to bring this project to life.
The report read: "The hub will provide members of the public with access to shared electric vehicles, including two electric cars and five electric bikes, one of which will be a cargo bike. The initiative aims to promote low-emission transport options and support the transition to more sustainable urban mobility."
"ESB Innovation has developed five transport hubs nationally as part of a pilot programme. Over the course of two years, the performance and usage of the Ballybricken hub will be closely monitored and evaluated by Trinity College Dublin to inform future transport policy and infrastructure development.
" This project reflects Waterford’s continued leadership in sustainable transport and innovation and marks a significant step forward in providing accessible, low-carbon travel alternatives for the residents."
The news comes as more research is being carried out locally on sustainable transport.
According to the Council report: "A total of 218 individuals, along with multiple agencies across the County, recently took part in a public consultation to help shape the County’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Strategy. Arup, the consultancy firm leading the development of the strategy, will now analyse the consultation feedback alongside data on car parking, charging demand, grid capacity, and other relevant factors."
It continued: "The final strategy, expected to be published in the autumn, will guide the future rollout of EV charging infrastructure across the County. Under this plan, the Council will take responsibility for installing neighbourhood chargers, while Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will oversee charging infrastructure along major roads."
