Traffic and travel in Dublin city

There is a lot more to traffic management in Dublin citythan you would think, as this episode with Executive Manager of Traffic Brendan O’Brien reveals.Brendan speaks to us about how infrastructure, streetdesign, congestion etc. have factored into the historical layout of Dublin city, shaping how people live, work and travel there.He also talks about working with the public to make trafficand travel more accessible and efficient and reflects on how COVID-19 affected how people use and move around the city space.We also discuss exciting developments in technology inrelation to traffic management and public lighting, the challenges of parking in the city, about schools and traffic, and the latest on the Metrolink. The freephone number for the Traffic Management & Incident Centre is 1800 29 39 49.This podcast was recorded on 29 October 2025. Graphics areby John Stone.Music: ‘The Right Direction’ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com