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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, June 08, 2015

MOTION NO.14

MOTION: Councillor P. Foley

Digital Speed Indicator Signs – It seems apparent to me that the digital speed displays work. Traffic on the roads where there is a display present is noticeably slower.Can this observation be confirmed as soon as possible with actual hard data? Then, if the data backs up the observation the council would be in a position to extend the scheme throughout the county. Can details be provided as to when this analysis might take place?

REPORT:

The Electronic Driver feedback signs have been installed at various locations throughout the county.  In addition spare sockets have been installed in other various locations that will allow the signs to be rotated to these areas.  The current locations were chosen following consultation with Garda Traffic Corps.  Data from the signs can be downloaded to give average speeds and these will then be compared with the existing speed limit.

When formulating the 2016 Budget it is intended to make provision for additional signs and sockets so that the benefits of the signs can be extended to more areas.