Galway Bay fm newsroom - There's been a significant step forward in plans to introduce 30km/h speed limits in the city centre.
Following extensive debate last night, city councillors voted to send proposed new bye-laws to public consultation.
Some argued they're too limited and don't extend far enough - while others argued we have to start somewhere, and any further delays must be avoided.
They would see large parts of the inner city centre reduced to 30km/h - but there would be speed increases on certain roads, including the Quincentennial bridge
An assurance was given that further reviews will be carried out later this year - to examine a wider area outside the immediate city centre.
Councillor Eddie Hoare says the proposed changes make sense - and is hoping for public support.
