Proposals will make the capital more liveable The Green Party has welcomed the publication of the Dublin City Centre Transport Study by Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority. The study contains proposals for managing traffic in Dublin City Centre over the next eight years. Councillor Ciarán Cuffe, Chairperson of the Council's Transportation Strategic Policy Committee, stated: "This is an ambitious plan that provides for the city centre's transport and mobility needs in the years ahead. The vision of a pedestrian friendly city centre that caters for the needs of residents, businesses and tourism is one I support. "Just as the pedestrianisation of Grafton Street and Henry Street was seen as ambitious and visionary thirty years ago, today's plan also takes a step forward to improve the city centre environment for all. "We can't stand still and allow buses and the cross-city Luas to be stalled in traffic; we must take ambitious steps to improve the Quays and the Central Business District for everyone. Removing unnecessary traffic from College Green to allow it regain its role as the premier civic space for the city is crucial, and the widened pedestrian plaza in front of the Bank of Ireland is an important part of these plans. "Construction works for the Luas cross-city project will move ahead over the summer months, and we want to send out a clear message that the city centre is open for business and will be better than ever when these works are completed. The vision of a walkable, cyclable and liveable city is welcome. These plans help us achieve this. "I am conscious that this Study will cost €150 million to implement over the next eight years and it is crucial that the National Transport Authority and Government commit the necessary funding to allow these works to commence."