THE National Transport Authority (NTA) will launch a public consultation for a Letterkenny Town Bus Service on Wednesday.
The NTA proposes to invest in Letterkenny by securing provision for a network of local urban-style bus services to operate for 17 hours a day Monday to Saturday, with a slightly shorter operating day on Sundays.
Under proposal, buses will operate on two routes every half hour, starting from early morning and running until late at night across the week.
Route 1 will operate from Mountain View via the town centre to Letterkenny University Hospital, Ballymacool and ATU Letterkenny.
Route 2 will serve Lisnenan via the town centre and Letterkenny University Hospital to An Gleann Rua.
With a population of almost 26,000 people and up to 40,000 others visiting Letterkenny each day for work, education, and social reasons a frequent, reliable town bus service will give people in the area the choice to travel using a sustainable mode of public transport.
A standard flat town fare of €2 will apply for adults paying cash and €1.50 when using a Transport for Ireland (TFI) Leap card.
Passengers under 26 years of age and children will pay half price. Free Travel Passes will also be honoured.
Anyone changing route to complete a journey across the town can get the second bus free within 90 minutes of taking the first one.
New fully accessible bus stops will also be provided, each showing diagrammatic timetables and other useful information on how to use the service for intending passengers.
Councillor Gerry Mc Monagle, Mayor of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, is encouraging the public to take advantage of this opportunity.
Engagement
“Your engagement is invaluable to the success of these efforts,” he said.
A Public Information Event takes place on Wednesday, July 17, from 3pm to 7pm at the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny. The consultation will remain open for four weeks, closing on Wednesday, August 14.
This event provides an excellent opportunity for the community to gain insights into the town’s transport plans and other significant initiatives to enhance connectivity
The event will feature information, plans and drawings for several other projects including Letterkenny Active Travel Schemes, Pre Part 8 Planning information on Ballymacool Road and Ballyraine Road, Transport Hub, Ten – T and Extension of TFI Local Link bus services.
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