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Proposed New Road Objectives: It is the policy of this Council not to create a road crossing from the Outer Ring Road northward through the Liffey Valley at Woodies. Such a measure would cause destruction of the Liffey Valley in addition to introducing huge volumes of airport-bound traffic through Lucan.
Long Term Road Objectives – 2.2.6: It is the policy of this Council to remove the long term road proposal linking Esker Meadow View to Esker Lane, Lucan. This proposed road will cause additional volumes of through-traffic into a now established residential cul-de-sac and will cause permanent damages to the quality of life of the local residential community.
| Transport: It is the policy of this Council to introduce bus shelters where possible at bus stops in this County. |
Road Safety, Traffic and Parking: It is the policy of this Council to introduce a School-Time Heavy Goods Vehicles Restriction on the Newcastle Road, Lucan. Whilst the enforcement of this measure is a matter for the Gardaí, this Council is by way of policy, considering the safety of all concerned, including school-going children.
Road Safety, Traffic and Parking: It is the policy of this Council to extend the Heavy Goods Vehicle Restriction from the roundabout at
Griffeen Avenue
on the Outer Ring Road to the bridge crossing the N4 at Woodies.
At 2.2.14 Walking and Cycling, add in in the second paragraph (after The layout of footpaths……) “providing they are protected by a kerb”
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At 2.2.14 at the last paragraph (before In order to promote …..) add in as new start to sentence - "In view of the obesity and diabetes crises….”.
At 2.214 add an additional paragraph “
Walking and Cycling will be promoted by securing the development of a network of safe cycle routes and footpaths on new and existing roads and on routes reserved exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists and by the development of foot and cycleways off-raod (e.g. through open spaces and along established rights of way”.
At 2.2.14 add in new paragraph “
New Walkways and cycle routes will be established on a legal and permanent basis and all will be signposted/waymarked. Road safety for pedestrians and cyclists will be improved bylower speed limits and priority over motorized transport,footpaths on the outskirts of towns and villages will be extendedwhere appropriate including adequate public lighting and cycle ways with public lighting will be provided on parks.
| At 2,2.14 Add in a new paragraph-Develop a network of rural footpaths, cycleways and bridle paths and promote rural landscape blend into urban landscapes through greenways and linear parks and consider designating them as public rights of way, National Trails Network, Sli na Slante and other defined walking trails and cycleroutes will be promoted and listed, and the Council will provide support for and work with cycling and walking groups in development of routes. The Council will research and map the existing network of traditional paths used for leisure purposes with the intention of determining the legal basis and status of their use, and establish a Register of all walking routes and preserve, protect and add additional walking routes. The Council shall prohibit the intrusion of development along public walking routes and public rights of way, particularly those in scenic areas and along inland waterways. |
That the proposed vehicular bridge across the Dodder Valley at Kiltipper/Bohernabreena be deleted from the Plan.
Noting Policy SN8 Speed Design for Side Streets and Back Streets of 30km.p.h., this Council agrees to work towards making the public aware of this fact.
That in considering planning applications for public facilities and businesses that preference will be given to applications which allow the exploitabtion of electric cars in order to reduce carbon emissions, by providing charging points.
| Transport and Roads Public Lighting That this plan promotes the use and promote the use of low energy bulbs/heads for all public lighting( introducing a 70%energy saving) that we promote the use of energy light control systems That this Council co-operate with other Councils and the Depto of Environment in development of alternative energy source systems for public lighting(solar/wind/hybrid) |
That this plan promote a percentage of car charging points in all substantial developments and all public car parks.
| This plan agrees to promote the development of secure cycle bays/facilities in the vicinity of public transport. |
This plan agrees to promote the use and proliferation in suitable areas of multi story park and ride facilities.
Connected Place – Unauthorised Waste Disposal – 2.4.17: It is the policy of this Council to vigorously pursue companies and individuals who engage in illegal dumping, and to do so with the intention of imposing the maximum fines for such illegal dumping.
Waste Management: To amend the County Development Plan to include: It is the policy of this Council to develop its own Waste Management Plans and promote: reduce, reuse, and recycle, and that it is the policy of this Council not to incinerate materials.
| Policy ##: Horse Carcass Hygiene: It will be the policy of the Council to remove the carcasses of dead horses from lands in the control area of the Council within one week of notification being served to the Council by any party regarding the carcass; in the interests of Public Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and wider economic considerations regarding protecting the Agri-Food and Equine sector from the risk of spread of disease. |