COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

MOTION NO. 20

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report based in CCTV and other surveillance supports on the monitoring of traffic in both directions on Kennelsfort Road and the roads between Kennelsfort Road and the Oval to ascertain the destination of traffic especially those vehicles that exceed the 7.5T limit and that a discussion take place on the hazards posed by the current level and type of traffic on these roads given that it is predominantly a residential area and the policy of this Council to promote cycling and walking."

REPORT:

Following contact with An Garda Síochána in relation with the use of Kennelsfort Road by heavy goods vehicles an enforcement ‘blitz’ was carried out over four weeks in late April and early May. Feedback from this enforcement operation will be the basis of a meeting with local councillors. 

Arrangements will be made to have this meeting in the coming weeks (early June)

The road is traffic calmed and speed of traffic is low. The portion of large vehicles on this road is low. The road is wide which has permitted the provision of cycle tracks along the road. Pedestrian crossing are also provided.