COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 12, 2015

MOTION NO. 169

MOTION: Councillor B. Leech, Councillor K. Mahon, Councillor M. Murphy

That the County Development Plan emphasises ease of access by Public Transport and Bicycle throughout the County and from all parts of the County to the County Town of Tallaght where the Main Hospital, College and Stadium in the County are located.

REPORT:

National and regional policy documents, such as Smarter Travel - A Sustainable Transport Future 2009-2020, the (Draft) Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2011-2030 acknowledge that current transport trends are unsustainable and to meet future travel demand change is needed. These policies place a major emphasis on changing travel patterns and behaviour to reduce car dependence in favour of more sustainable modes of transportation, such as walking and cycling.

In response to national and regional policy the County Development Plan will need to prioritise the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. Several Policy Objectives will be developed in this regard. South Dublin County Council also worked in close consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA) to develop a county wide cycling network. The county wide network was integrated with those of adjoining Counties and incorporated into the NTAs Greater Dublin Area Strategic Cycle Network. This document identifies a hierarchy of primary, secondary, feeder routes and Greenways for the GDA.

 

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted.