A Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 has been approved.

The Strategy, prepared by the National Transport Authority (NTA), will guide decisions on transport throughout the region and will contribute to the economic, social and cultural progress of the GDA by providing for the efficient, effective and sustainable movement of people and goods.

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The Strategy was subject to public consultation in autumn 2015.

Anne Graham, CEO of the National Transport Authority said: "We are delighted that the Transport Strategy for the nation's Capital Region has been approved by the Minister. This is the first time that a strategic map of transport planning for the decades ahead has been set down on a statutory basis – it gives a firm basis to all agencies involved in planning for the future development of this region."

(CD/LM)