How turning the Liffey into a transport corridor could fix Dublin’s gridlock problem


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The river Liffey in Dublin: 'Specifically in the context of the City Transport Plan, a water taxi commuter service has scope to deliver a fast, affordable and energy-efficient link between Docklands and adjoining residential areas.' As a city Dublin is defined by many elements, especially by the enduring presence of the river Liffey, a waterway that in times past fulfilled many roles, from ancient fishery and food source to conduit for trade and movement. In its latter role the Liffey’s utility peaked around the end of the 18th century, a period when it served as one of the city’s principal...