Plans for new city light rail system revealed in Green transport initiative

THE Green Party outlined the route of a light rail system for Cork and called for the setting up of a dedicated transport authority for the city and county yesterday.

The calls came during the launch of a pre-election transport policy package which demands a complete overhaul of the city’s entire public transport system.

The transport authority would coordinate all agencies to ensure that public transport becomes an attractive alternative to the private car, Cork South Central TD Dan Boyle said.