Chapter 5 Strategy Aims and objectives
The aim of the Draft Strategy is “to provide a sustainable, accessible and effective transport system for the Greater Dublin Area which meets the region’s climate change requirements, serves the needs of urban and rural communities, and supports economic growth”.
The strategy objectives are as follows:
- An enhanced natural and built environment;
- Connected communities and better quality of life;
- A strong, sustainable economy;
- An inclusive transport system.
The policies and objectives of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 align with the principles set out above. The provision of sustainable, accessible, affordable, carbon neutral and efficient means of travel will assist the Council in the implementation of the policies and objectives of the Development Plan. It is critical that capacity assessments of all existing public transport modes are carried out. This issue is influencing modal choice in East Meath, for example.