Problems Due To Urban Growth

Question 1

Traffic congestion

Answer 1

The GDA now contains 1.8 million people and the growth of Dublin has led to increased traffic congestion

Population and the increase in wealth has led to an increase in the number of cars in urban areas

In Ireland there are 402 cars per 1000

Economic growth during the boom years 1995 to 2007 has also increased the number of heavy goods vehicles on Irish roads

There have add to traffic congestion especially nears ports e.g.dublin port

Traffic congestion result in long journey times for commuters

In Ireland public transport is being upgraded but still does not provide the service required to many people

E.g.. extension of luas lines, more bus corridors

Traffic restrictions are in place preventing cars from entering certain areas e.g. five-axle bun in Dublin

Park and ride facilities and quality bus corridors allow the after movement of buses and encourage more people to leave their cars outside the city

Question 2

Urban sprawl

Answer 2

Urban sprawl is the rapid spread of housing from cities into surrounding countryside

Increased migration leads to urban sprawl

Economic growth, increased car ownership =urban sprawl

Rapid population growth due to rural to urban migration, immigration=Urban sprawl

Small villages swamped by residents who commute to work each day to Dublin, greystones, swords

Villages grow because cheaper housing, land availability

Traffic congestion problem in rural areas in commuter rush hour

Local schools around city become overcrowded

Urban areas expand to greenfield areas, problem for farmers as they compete with property developers

Difficult to enlarge their farmlands