Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 127: To ask the Minister for Transport his Department's policy on public transport integration; the principle issues of such a policy; the progress made since such a policy of integration was adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12356/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Transport integration has, for a long time, been a cornerstone of Government policy on transport. The Programme for Government indicates that an integrated transport policy will be implemented, designed, as far as possible, to overcome existing delays, bottlenecks and congestion and to provide alternative choice by alternative modes of transport.

This commitment has guided my Department in developing transport policy. An integrated and sustainable approach to the development and delivery of public transport services is central to my Department's Mission Statement and is reflected in specific policy objectives outlined in my Department's Statement of Strategy.

Transport 21 is perhaps the most striking example of the implementation of this integration policy in my Department. Transport 21 will create a transport network which connects roads, rail, ports and airports, facilitating ease of connection for people and goods.

Transport 21 will deliver a fully integrated transport network for the Greater Dublin Area, comprised of heavy and light rail, new Metro services, buses and strategically targeted park and ride facilities.

Transport 21 will improve integration in the provincial cities also by expanding public transport provision and by developing traffic management and park and ride facilitates to enable ease of interchange.