National Transport Authority commences major countrywide travel study

The National Transport Authority has officially launched the 2026 National Household Travel Survey, an extensive initiative designed to capture a detailed snapshot of how people move throughout the country. Running from now until early December, this study aims to provide the evidence base required for long-term transport planning and strategic investment across all regions.

Independent research agency Ipsos B&A has been commissioned to manage the process, which involves contacting 4,000 households via random digit dialling. Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire regarding their local access and vehicle ownership, followed by a two-day travel diary that tracks the specific purpose, duration, and mode of every journey undertaken by household members.

Officials have emphasised that the survey strictly adheres to all GDPR regulations, ensuring that all personal information remains confidential and that final reports are published only in anonymised, aggregated formats. The resulting data will be vital for the NTA to fulfil its statutory duties and align with the Government’s Sustainable Mobility Policy Action Plan, ultimately ensuring that future transport networks are better equipped to serve the evolving needs of Irish communities.