Written answers
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Transport Policy
Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the barriers to student bodies establishing a carpooling scheme for travel to a university campus (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16797/24]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The TFI Smarter Travel is a national behavioural change programme, led by the National Transport Authority (NTA), which supports employers and third level institutions to implement voluntary Travel Plans. These plans focus on promoting and encouraging staff and students to sustainably and actively commute and beyond, and for organisations to consider flexible working arrangements. Campuses are also encouraged to promote Smarter Travel as part of the curriculum and through student projects.
In light of the NTA’s responsibility for this programme, I have forwarded the Deputy's question regarding the Smarter Travel Campuses to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
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