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4 steps to make Dublin a better walking city
Updated / Friday, 15 Jan 2021
15:42 Standing on Grattan Bridge in Dublin s city centre, it s 2km to either the Royal or the Grand Canal, Docklands or the Phoenix Park. Photo: Getty Images
Analysis: from more trees to fewer cars, turning cities into better walking environments is of benefit to all
Sir, One of the loveliest thing about walking down Dublin s O Connell Street this week was the sound of human voices, for once not drowned out by cars. Well done, Dublin City Council, for injecting some soul back into our city. - Yours, etc. (A letter to the Irish Times on August 29th 2002 following Car Free Day in the city)