What are each party’s positions on transport and what commitments have they made leading up to the general election writes Geraldine Herbert   Fine Gael EV Grants: Review grants for areas with limited public transport and customs duties on second-hand EVs. EV Infrastructure: Quadruple public EV charging points to 10,000 and explore scrappage schemes for polluting vehicles. Major Projects: Prioritize BusConnects, MetroLink, DART+, and Cork’s commuter rail. Solar Storage Batteries: Offer grants to EV owners for optimal charging times. Student Bike Scheme: Introduce a bike initiative for college campuses. Fianna Fáil Active Travel: Expand Safe Routes to School and empower local authorities for greenways and urban trails. EV Expansion: Increase grants for EVs based on income and expand EV chargers across towns. Green Fuels: Support decarbonization of freight and coaches using hydrogen, HVO, and biomethane. Green Party Climate Ticket: Introduce savings on public transport fares and expand 24/7 rural bus services. Public Transport Transformation: Invest €10bn to kickstart projects like MetroLink, DART+, and LUAS. Regional Focus: Develop light rail for Cork, reopen Waterford-Wexford rail, and enhance Galway’s bus corridors. Sustainability: Reopen the Western Rail Corridor and explore new Shannon-area rail links. Independent Ireland Climate Targets: Support clean air and water initiatives, reduce VAT on HVO, and ensure low-income earners aren’t disproportionately impacted by climate policies. Fuel Taxes: Freeze and review fuel excise taxes for affordability and economic stability. Net-Zero Review: Reevaluate net-zero goals, focusing on a balanced approach that safeguards both economy and environment. Rural Focus: Rural-proof all climate-related policies for equitable outcomes. Labour Party Affordable Travel: Trial €9 climate tickets and provide free travel for under-26s. LUAS Expansion: Extend LUAS in all five major cities and launch a rail investment program. Public Transport Focus: Commit to a 5:1 spending ratio favoring public transport over roads. Road Safety: Establish a new agency to enforce road safety and address dangerous driving. People Before Profit Cycling and Active Travel: Invest in cycling and active travel infrastructure, including step-free crossings and extended pedestrian crossing times. Free Public Transport: Abolish fares on all public transportation services, including publicly contracted commercial routes. Free School Transport: Provide free school transport for all who need it. Inclusive Planning: Consult with disabled people’s organizations and disability rights advocates at all planning stages. Increased Investment: Double capital investment in public transport infrastructure with €500 million allocated for bus...