Lorraine D'Arcy

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I am an experienced transportation planner and civil engineer with a PhD in behaviour science. My specialist area is sustainable transport. I am also an experienced mixed methods multidisciplinary researcher and lecturer. While my recent research has focused on the environmental (social and physical) determinants of health my professional background is in highway design, transportation and development planning and traffic engineering (private sector) and community sports development (voluntary sector and semi-state). Throughout my professional career I have proven my ability to apply my skills in adaptable manner resulting in a unique transferable skillset.

Research Interests

Transport, Behaviour Science, Health Determinants

Education/Academic qualification

PhD

Award Date: 1 Jan 2013

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Outdoor play and risk in kids: a cross-sectional study: a cross-sectional study
Armstrong, F., Barrett, M., D’Arcy, L. & Gaul, D., 11 Oct 2025, In: Archives of Disease in Childhood. archdischild-2024-328315.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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Parental Attitudes to Risky Play and Children’s Independent Mobility: Public Health Implications for Children in Ireland
Armstrong, F., Barrett, M. J., Gaul, D. & D’Arcy, L., 14 Jul 2025, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 22, 7, 1106.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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111 Crawling Before We Walk: Transdisciplinary Insights into Improving the Liveability and Walkability of Campus Settings
D'Arcy, L., McGillicuddy, E., Gallagher, C. & McConnell, L., 26 Sep 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review

Open Access
File
Walkable Neighborhoods: Linkages Between Place, Health, and Happiness in Younger and Older Adults
Leyden, K. M., Hogan, M. J., D’Arcy, L., Bunting, B. & Bierema, S., 2 Jan 2024, In: Journal of the American Planning Association. 90, 1, p. 101-114 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
All Aboard S1E5: La Città dei Bambini All Aboard: TII's Accessibility Podcast
D'Arcy, L., 12 May 2023
Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products

Silver Award Mather Institute Innovative Research on Aging Awards
D'Arcy, L. (Recipient), 20 Sep 2024
Prize: Honorary award

How can science help make our neighbourhoods healthier and happier? Meet the Scientist National Webinar
D'Arcy, L. (Speaker)
4 Mar 2026
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Enabling Wellbeing Environments - Encouraging Local Government Leadership
D'Arcy, L. (Speaker)
21 Oct 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
A National policy perspective on sustainable transport and planning, health enhancing behaviours and advising government on policy
D'Arcy, L. (Speaker)
26 Sep 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Other approaches to NO2 reductions and challenges
D'Arcy, L. (Speaker)
11 Sep 2024 → 13 Sep 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
University as a Neutral Space for Innovation & Collaboration
D'Arcy, L. (Speaker)
5 Sep 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

RTÉ Behind the Story Podcast - Parking rows and driving to matches
D'Arcy, L.
8/05/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
The Irish Times - The M50 Ireland's busiest road. Features article
D'Arcy, L.
14/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Live95 Radio - Cars are vanishing according to walking, wheeling and cycling in the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area study
D'Arcy, L.
11/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
The Irish Times - Testing time: students on arduous commutes
D'Arcy, L.
10/04/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
The Irish Times: We need to think more about how walking can help us overcome violence'
D'Arcy, L.
24/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

Dr Lorraine D'Arcy

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Outdoor play and risk in kids: a cross-sectional study: a cross-sectional study

Parental Attitudes to Risky Play and Children’s Independent Mobility: Public Health Implications for Children in Ireland

111 Crawling Before We Walk: Transdisciplinary Insights into Improving the Liveability and Walkability of Campus Settings

Walkable Neighborhoods: Linkages Between Place, Health, and Happiness in Younger and Older Adults

All Aboard S1E5: La Città dei Bambini All Aboard: TII's Accessibility Podcast

Silver Award Mather Institute Innovative Research on Aging Awards

How can science help make our neighbourhoods healthier and happier? Meet the Scientist National Webinar

Enabling Wellbeing Environments - Encouraging Local Government Leadership

A National policy perspective on sustainable transport and planning, health enhancing behaviours and advising government on policy

Other approaches to NO2 reductions and challenges

University as a Neutral Space for Innovation & Collaboration

RTÉ Behind the Story Podcast - Parking rows and driving to matches

The Irish Times - The M50 Ireland's busiest road. Features article

Live95 Radio - Cars are vanishing according to walking, wheeling and cycling in the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area study

The Irish Times - Testing time: students on arduous commutes

The Irish Times: We need to think more about how walking can help us overcome violence'

Dr Lorraine D'Arcy

Personal profile

Professional Information

Research Interests

Education/Academic qualification

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Prizes

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Press/Media