COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 232

MOTION: Councillor J. Lahart

That the development Plan reflects those well-worn and used pedestrian and cycle ways along local, national and rural roads in the county and adopts a county-wide warning signage scheme for motorists

REPORT:

There are several Policy/Policy Objectives in the Chief Executives Draft that seek to improve pedestrian and cycle facilities on all streets and roads within the County, namely:

TM3 Objective 1: To create a comprehensive and legible County-wide network of cycling and walking routes that link communities to key destinations, amenities and leisure activates.

TM3 Objective 3: To ensure that all streets and street networks are designed to prioritise the movement of pedestrians and cyclists within a safe and comfortable environment for a wide range of ages, abilities and journey types.

Further Actions are also contained within the Draft requiring SDCC to:

Work with the NTA to assist and secure funding for the ongoing implementation of the County Strategic Cycle Network.

Ensure facilities for pedestrians and cyclists are designed in accordance with the principles, approaches and standards contained within the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets and the National Cycle Manual

Further develop a footpath repair and assessment system where members of the public can report maintenance issues and instigate repairs, and implement a public lighting renewal, improvement and maintenance strategy

 The provision of signage is guided by the Traffic Signs Manual (2010).

There are several Policy/Policy Objectives in the plan that seek to improve pedestrian and cycle facilities on all streets and roads within the County, namely:

TM3 Objective 1: To create a comprehensive and legible County-wide network of cycling and walking routes that link communities to key destinations, amenities and leisure activates.

TM3 Objective 3: To ensure that all streets and street networks are designed to prioritise the movement of pedestrians and cyclists within a safe and comfortable environment for a wide range of ages, abilities and journey types.

Further Actions are also contained within the plan requiring SDCC to: 

Work with the NTA to assist and secure funding for the ongoing implementation of the County Strategic Cycle Network.

Ensure facilities for pedestrians and cyclists are designed in accordance with the principles, approaches and standards contained within the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets and the National Cycle Manual

Further develop a footpath repair and assessment system where members of the public can report maintenance issues and instigate repairs, and implement a public lighting renewal, improvement and maintenance strategy

With regard to the provision of signage, SDCC is guided by the Traffic Signs Manual (2010).  This includes the provision of warning signs.  A separate strategy for such signs is not warranted, and the requirement for signage on each route can be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment

The Development Plan reflects those well-worn and used pedestrian and cycle ways along local, national and rural roads in the County and provides warning signage for motorists in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual.