The Green Party today (5^th October 2016) welcomed the proposal to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for City Centre Traffic Study.However it has warned that the plans could be delayed by the referral of the plans for traffic changes in College Green and the City Centre to An Bord Pleanála. The proposals will be discussed at a 3pm meeting this afternoon of the City Council's Transport Strategic Policy Committee in City Hall.Councillor Ciarán Cuffe, Chair of Dublin City's Transport Committee stated: “We have some great plans for Dublin, and I would hate to see them delayed. The Cross-City Luas will be up and running by the end of next year, and we want to make College Green car-free. We also want to build the Liffey Cycleway and keep the traffic moving. None of this is easy but it has to be done so that the City Centre can continue to develop as a place to work, live, and relax. The Liffey Cycle route is a potential game-changer. It is Dublin's own cycle super-highway from Heuston Station to the sea and it deserves to be supported.“Managing the traffic is like conducting an orchestra, and we have to strike the right note, and get things right for everyone. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the city for the better, and it is great that people are supportive of the changes.“Clear communication is crucial and we intend involving the people of Dublin in helping get things right for everyone, from kids on bikes to delivery trucks, cars and buses. The city must be safe and easy to travel around whether you're 8 or 80. These plans can help us realise this vision.”Press release issued 5th October 2016, page last updated 10th October 2016