Transport Infrastructure Ireland

TII’s Major Roads & Greenways, Active List, December 2024 has just been published! This comprehensive document provides valuable insights into the current policy drivers and assessment methods for the Major Roads and Greenways projects active in 2024. It details the backgrounds, objectives, opportunities, and benefits of these projects, along with their stages of progression 🛣️ At TII, we are committed to continuously improving, delivering, and maintaining Ireland's National Roads, Greenways, and Active Travel infrastructure. We work in partnership with the Department of Transport, Local Authorities, and the National Transport Authority to achieve these goals. You can read the report below, or on our website via the following link; https://lnkd.in/dBkCDAQk. Stay tuned for more updates on these advancements in Ireland's infrastructure! 🌍🚴♂️🚗

🏆 Earlier this month the Civil Engineering Consortium won the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Department of Education Regional Skills Awards!   Along with the Atlantic Technological University, the consortium is made up of representatives of the following bodies:  1. Construction Industry Federation (CIF) 2. Civil Engineering Contractors Association (National) 3. Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) 4. Engineers Ireland 5. Uisce Éireann Irish Water 6. Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) 7. Transport Infrastructure Ireland 🛠️ The Civil Engineering Industry has a critical role to play in supporting the objectives under the National Development Plan, Housing for All and Climate Action Plan, which will require industry and state agencies to work together to attract and retain civil engineering skills and talent. In this light, the Consortium worked with the Apprenticeship Council, in its role as the sanctioning body, to expedite the approval of a Civil Engineering Apprenticeship for the delivery of the programme by January 2023. Since then more than 144 apprentices have started the course. This is the first time in Ireland that a Level 8 or Level 9 Degree in Civil Engineering can be got through the apprenticeship route. 👏 Well done to Alastair de Beer for his work on this! To learn more about these programmes you can visit https://lnkd.in/eMhAP63H or email [email protected].

MetroLink is a transformative piece of new public transport infrastructure, the first of its kind in Ireland. It will comprise of a high-capacity, high-frequency, modern and efficient metro railway, with 16 new stations running from Swords to Charlemont. 🔗 The alignment will link Dublin Airport, Irish Rail, DART, Dublin Bus and Luas services and create a fully integrated public transport network for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). 🔑 As well as linking major transport hubs, MetroLink will connect key destinations including Ballymun, the Mater Hospital, the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin City University (DCU) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD). Much of the 18.8km route will run underground, an exciting innovation for Irish public transport. ⏱️ When operations commence, there will be trains every three minutes during peak periods. This can rise to a service every 90/ 100 seconds by 2060 if required. 🧑🧑🧒🧒 The system will be capable of carrying up to 20,000 passengers per hour in each direction. When completed, passengers will be able to travel from Swords to Dublin city centre in approximately 25 minutes. It is estimated that MetroLink will carry up to 53 million passengers annually. #MetroLinkDublin | #Ireland2040 | Transport Infrastructure Ireland | National Transport Authority https://lnkd.in/eBUEPw4b

🔔 Today is International Human Rights Day, commemorating the signing of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year's theme is to acknowledge the importance and relevance of human rights in our everyday lives, which includes the equitable access to transport. 🎙️ Last year, we launched ‘All Aboard: TII’s Accessibility Podcast’. The podcast was developed to provide a platform for designers, advocates and researchers to share what accessible public transport means to them, and how they have incorporated accessibility in their work. Their insights are enriched by the stories and lived experiences of people with disabilities, their family members, and carers.    In honour of International Human Rights Day, and last week’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are resharing All Aboard, which can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/d39Hn8xi https://lnkd.in/epNTHCvs Sarah O' Donnell Kathleen Jacobi Rachel Cahill Claire Scott

🌳 The Business Post's Sustainable Transport campaign launched on 8th December, aiming to highlight key trends and initiatives that are shaping transport in Ireland as the country works to deliver a more sustainable future.     📢 TII CEO Peter Walsh contributed to the campaign, sharing insights on the 'N/M20 Cork to Limerick project' and how it will deliver sustainable transport outcomes for Ireland.  Visit https://lnkd.in/ePxNP7nd to read more. #SustainableTransport2024 BusinessPost Mediaplanet

🔔 If travelling this weekend, take some time to be aware of the weather warnings in place, and what that might mean for you. 🚘 Drive safely this weekend: reduce speed, keep extra distance, stay alert and always check weather updates before making that journey. #BeWinterReady #Plan #Prepare #BeAware

🏆 TII are delighted to announce that the TII Soft Landscape Treatment Guide for Urban Transport Environments was crowned the winner in the Landscape Technical & Theory category at the Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) Awards last week!    🌲 Increasing understanding of the potential of greenspace within Irelands Transport Infrastructure can play a pivotal role in combatting climate change and biodiversity loss. The TII suite of soft landscape documents aims to highlight the importance of these spaces and provide guidance on implementing a variety of enhancements to optimise their design and delivery. The purpose of these documents is to demonstrate how the multifaceted benefits of soft landscape treatments in urban transport environments can be achieved.    🎉 Huge congratulations to Eimear Fox and Arup for their recognition on this work! You can read the document below.

🔔 Transport Infrastructure Ireland is pleased to announce the issuance of a Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN), as a key step towards detailing the future procurement process for Luas Finglas.     This marks another significant milestone in the development of scheme, which is being carried out to help inform TII, as they develop the approach to the procurement and delivery of the Luas Finglas works contracts.    🗒️ The objective of the market consultation is to inform the market of the current proposed approach being taken by TII, and to seek feedback on the intended structure, and scope of TII’s requirements. You can find more information and submit responses via the following link: https://lnkd.in/dEDFUKHM.

🟣 Yesterday was International Day of Persons with Disabilities, an annual awareness day which aims to promote the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities globally. This day supports the advocation of equal opportunities, accessibility and the removal of barriers  for those with disabilities across different areas of society, including public transportation.    ♿ The International Day of Persons with Disabilities focuses on the creation of an inclusive environment for all. This includes ensuring that public transport infrastructure is designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities, such as wheelchair ramps, audio announcements, and tactile paving.    🟪 In recognition of this important day, three Luas depots turned purple! This was intended to symbolise acceptance, diversity and inclusion of people of all abilities.  #PurpleLights24 #InternationalDisabilityDay #IDPD2024 Transdev Ireland,

🔔 We are Hiring!    We are recruiting for a Senior Engineer to take the lead in ensuring that TII’s standards reflect the current needs of TII and remain up to date through the management of various work packages. The senior engineer will work with both internal and external stakeholders of Ireland's national roads.     We are also recruiting for a Senior Engineering Inspector to oversee the delivery of the Annual Capital Programme of Roads, Active Travel and Greenways.     ℹ️ Please click on the link for more information: https://lnkd.in/e2ghZa-K