Operation ‘Open City’ commenced on Sunday, the 8th December 2013. The operation will be run throughout the Dublin Region until Tuesday, the 24th December 2013.
The aim of the operation is ‘’To facilitate the movement of Public Transport and minimise traffic disruption to the general public through High Visibility and enforcement activity’’. The operation follows consultation between An Garda Síochána and key stakeholders (the National Transport Authority, Local Authorities, Transport Providers and the Business Community) and will play a key role in the effective management of traffic during the Christmas period.
‘Open City’ is a high visibility enforcement operation with Gardaí patrolling all major arterial routes and link roads during core commuter hours. There will also be particular focus on traffic management issues around car parks and major shopping centres.
Other areas for particular attention during this operation are:
Luas services at key conflict locations
Bus Lanes and QBC’s
Garda presence on late night LUAS and Nite-Link services
The operation will also involve enhanced communication between an Garda Síochána, relevant stakeholders and the public through the use of social media (@GardaTraffic), websites and smart phone apps (www.transportforireland.ie ) and the National Transport Authority
Operation ‘Open City’ will be run alongside the Christmas Road Safety Enforcement Campaign with both operations focused on reducing road fatalities.
