COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

QUESTION NO. 18

QUESTION: Councillor E. Tuffy

"To ask the Manager for an updated report on the operation of the pedestrian crossing installed last year on Griffeen Avenue, including details of any additional measures implemented to improve awareness by drivers of the crossing, the safety of pedestrian users and any monitoring of the performance and effectiveness of the crossing?"

REPLY:

The Zebra Crossing was installed in August 2012 as part of a county wide pilot scheme.  The appropriate standard warning signs were included in this installation. In Oct 2012 additional signs were installed. These signs again notify drivers of the presence of the Zebra Crossing and remind them to give way to pedestrians.

In early February additional signing and lining was installed at the location to narrow the approaches to the crossing and thus encourage compliance. In the near future a speed bump will be installed on each approach to the crossing. The effectiveness of these measures in increasing driver compliance will be monitored. The Gardai in Lucan have also indicated that they are continuing to monitor the location.

The pilot will then be continued throughout 2013 and reviewed for its effectiveness.