COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 12, 2015

MOTION NO. 188

MOTION: Councillor P. Donovan

That this Council directs the Chief Executive to undertake a full cumulative effect traffic review in areas where residential development is planned and where traffic volumes are already causing congestion.

REPORT:

It is current Development Plan policy to require proposals for major developments to be supported by a Traffic and Transport Assessment and Mobility Management Plan.

A Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA), as defined by Transport Assessment Guidelines (2014) address the impact of the proposed development on the local and broader street network, and should provide a clear rationale for the proposed level of car parking having regard to the existing and potential availability of public transport services in the area. The TTA Guidelines also promote an integrated approach to development, which ensures that proposals promote more efficient use of investment in transportation infrastructure, reduce travel demand, promote road safety.

Mobility Management Plans (MMP) contain a series of definite measures to encourage sustainable travel modes within a development, such as proposals to encourage cycling and walking, car sharing, car pooling, flexible working hours, free bicycles, public transport promotions, etc. South Dublin County Council may also seek by way of a condition attached to a planning permission, the appointment of a full-time Mobility Management Manager.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted.