In March 2020, life as we knew it changed literally overnight. The Covid-19 pandemic affected all our lives, specifically, the way in which we worked, socialised and interacted with each other. It had an enormous impact on our transport system, leading to radically reduced travel levels and altered patterns of movement. To facilitate these new patterns of travel and social distancing requirements, some reallocation of road, footpath and amenity space was introduced within the City.
This information sets out what is meant by the term ‘taking in charge’, who can seek to have a completed development taken in charge and the procedures involved.
This is intended as a practical guide. It is not a definitive legal interpretation of planning law. For further information, you should contact Galway City Council Transportation Department.
Local authorities, together with public transport providers, may provide park and ride facilities so that people can park their car in a designated car park and transfer to public transport.
Pay and Display is the main type of parking available within Galway City. You purchase a ticket from a pay and display ticket machine in advance that entitles you to park on designated city streets or public car parks, for a set duration of time.
