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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 237

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

That Table 6.5 (Six Year Road Programme) be amended to include:

N4 (westbound)/ R148

Bus priority improvements between N4 Junction 2 and boundary with Dublin City

To provide improved priority for buses on the N4/Lucan Road QBC

With the relevant accompanying designation to be provided on Map No. 2.

Co-sponsored by Cllr. Casserly

REPORT:

Eastbound and Westbound Quality Bus Corridors exist on the N4 (west of the M50) and R148 (east of the M50). These cater for a number of bus routes that provide high frequency services with a high level of service between the Lucan, Palmerstown and the city centre.

The R148 is under the management of South Dublin County Council. There are limited opportunities for the improvement of the levels of services along this link. The focus of any future improvements would likely centre around the junction of the R148 and Kennelsfort Road. This should be considered with a range of options for upgrading the junction with regard to other mobility improvements in the area.

See also Item 45033 and 45202.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.

That the following be added to Table 6.5 (Six Year Road Programme):

Proposal	Description	Function
Kennelsfort Road and the R148.	Upgrade of existing junction	To enhance the efficiency of the junction, particularly for buses on the N4/Lucan Road QBC and ensure safe crossing facilities are provided for all users.