NI election issues guide: Transport
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Northern Ireland goes to the polls on 5 May to elect a new assembly. Browse the parties' key transport priorities below.
A regional infrastructure panel to identify the most important long-term infrastructure needs of Northern Ireland and to examine the costs associated with them
Gradually channel public investment towards public (rather than private) transport
Continue to support the development of community transport, working with providers to increase coverage
Develop an active travel bill to promote cycling and walking
Support for new road projects including the A5 between Strabane and Newbuildings, Londonderry - Dungiven and Randalstown - Castledawson sections of A6, York Street Interchange, Ballynahinch bypass, Newry Southern relief road and Enniskillen Southern bypass.
Extend the network of Park and Ride schemes at places like Portadown
An integrated bus and rail ticketing system similar to the Oyster Card plus free public transport for carers
Track improvements on Coleraine - Londonderry railway line and upgrades to Portadown and Antrim railway stations
Expand public transport, especially in rural areas
Simplify and integrate ticketing and fare structures across the public transport system
Ensure that all road upgrades include provision for cycling
Encourage the use of smaller, flexible electric or hybrid vehicles and investment in the electric charging network
Build A5 and A6 motorways
Complete the Belfast Rapid Transport system
Introduce an active travel bill to improve transport infrastructure
More investment in rail and bus services and walking and cycling infrastructure
A vibrant and equitable economy cannot operate without a modern roads network. The SDLP will prioritise the completion of the A5 and A6, as well as developing a comprehensive roads strategy for the next 20 years
Access to airports is essential - we will redevelop the Knockmore Line, reconnecting Belfast International Airport; build a halt at City of Derry Airport and enhance connections between the Bangor line and Belfast City Airport
Explore plans for cycling and walking greenways including in the Glens of Antrim, between Cookstown and Magherafelt and from Downpatrick to Newcastle
We will ensure that the development of the Narrow Water Bridge project is at the forefront of the next executive's infrastructural agenda
The priority must be towards building roads because of their economic, rather than political, justification
Choking Belfast city centre with bus lanes is not in the commercial interests of the city
The development of the International Airport and adequate public transport links, including a rail link should be prioritised, especially now that Dublin is considering a direct rail link from Belfast.
There is something radically wrong with the approach of government if it allows a situation to evolve whereby Northern Ireland passengers could connect directly by rail to Dublin Airport, but not to our own international airport
Develop traffic-free cycling infrastructure
Encourage active travel
Ensure our public transport system remains accessible and affordable
Implement ambitious infrastructure projects that increase connectivity and improve journey times
Renounce the intervention of the EU in respect of our transport policies
Accept that space for buses and cyclists needs managed but not at the expense of the motorist
Defend good bus and rail services and their expansion into rural areas. All we require are good, viable, cost effective policies
Ensure that speed cameras, hidden or otherwise, are used solely as a deterrent and not as cash cow revenue raisers
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