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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

MOTION NO. 111

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

To add a new policy objective to section 2.2.9 as follows: “It is the policy of the council that QBC’s and dedicated bus lanes should only be in operation during peak morning and evening periods and that they should be open to other traffic at all other times.”

REPORT:

At the core of the Draft Development Plan is the promotion of a more sustainable County. Central to this is the promotion of improved public transport. Bus is an important element of this. The effect of this motion would be the promotion of private car use and reduce the capacity, attractivness and speed of public transport in the County.

The proposed amendment is not considered appropriate to be included in the County Development Plan as responsibility for the management of the dedicated bus lanes does not lie with the Council. 

 MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

That the Draft Development Plan not be amended as proposed.