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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

QUESTION NO. 9

QUESTION: Councillor A.M. Dermody

"To ask the Manager if anything can be done to slow down traffic on Ballyroan Crescent, particularly traffic heading in the direction of the schools.  To ask if the Manager for his opinion on whether or not installing ramps would help the situation? To ask the Manager if there is anything that can be done to restrict traffic parking illegally on paths and on corners during key school times (in addition to using the services of the Community Garda).  There is currently a request made by the schools that during key school times that a one-way system be observed, it may be that such parents are either unaware or choose to ignore the request but is it possible for the Council to consider signage notifying drivers of such driving restrictions thereby increasing awareness?"

REPLY:

There is no funding for traffic calming in 2013. Ballyroan Crescent has operated with a casual one-way system for some time, a complimentary parking arrangement is in position on one side of the road. It is probable that each September parents of new pupils are unfamiliar with this arrangement. Signs have existed for the school at both entrances to the Crescent and give contradictory instruction to the established operation.The resulting disorderly flow of traffic causes unnecessary delay and puts parents under additional time pressure.  In order to relieve the confusion it is intended to remove the most westerly sign for the school as soon as that can be arranged. The situation will be examined and a report on the matter will issue to the next Traffic Management Meeting.