Grit Expectations: How and when are our roads and footpaths salted during the winter season?
By Des McKibbin & Keara McKay As temperatures plummetted towards the end of November 2017, forecasters began to predict the
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Transport
Is the continued provision of free travel for 60-64 year olds sustainable?
An ageing population and increasing budgetary pressures have forced the Scottish and Welsh Governments to ask whether it is sustainable
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Is road safety worse in the border region?
Death and serious injury from road traffic collisions (RTCs) are tragic events bringing untold pain and suffering on families. At
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How can the Department for Infrastructure fund delivery of its infrastructure pipeline?
Northern Ireland’s infrastructure development was neglected for decades. There are now plans in place to rectify this but how this
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Has transport investment been a priority for the Northern Ireland Executive? A comparison of transport expenditure across the UK
Overall public spending per capita is higher in Northern Ireland than in any of the other UK regions. However, the
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Is Northern Ireland’s transport infrastructure sufficient to support growth and competitiveness?
As the Northern Ireland (NI) Executive seeks to grow the local economy during the forthcoming mandate, the quality and capacity
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What does the future hold for cycling policy in Northern Ireland?
Cycling is one of our most popular leisure pursuits but can it move from being a hobby to an everyday
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