Science is Everywhere 5- The Science of Transport

In the fifth episode of Science is Everywhere, broadcast on Newstalk 106-108FM on 29th March 2014, Dr. Lara Dungan examines public transport and how science is aiding in it’s advancement. Lara meets with engineer Finola O’Driscoll from the National Transport Authority who explains how accurate Real Time is and how it operates. The Luas brings around 80,000 people a day to their destination, and Lara visits the Luas control centre where she speaks with operations manager, Paul Scully. In this episode Lara also test drives an electric car to see how electricity can transport you to your destination. Science is Everywhere is an Athena Media production for Newstalk 106-108fm made with the support of the BAI. The producer is Helen Shaw, the audio editor is Amy Millar. The music is by Michael Gallen. Science is Everywhere is copyright Athena Media Ltd. No reproduction or use without consent.