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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Director of Traffic and Transport bring a report to this LAC on the "trouble spots" within this LAC, e.g. Kennelsfort Rd and Estates, Newcastle Rd, Lucan Village, Outer Ring Rd, schools, and there may be more, with the objective of reflecting on efforts to date to address the associated issues and to agree a strategic plan in conjunction with all stakeholders to resolve matters."

REPORT:

The Lucan Area Committee district has multiple and diverse traffic issues – commuter traffic, commercial traffic, public transport issues, school traffic, and availability of parking.

The Council together with other agencies has been and remains proactive in seeking to enhance and improve the situation for all road users and has delivered many projects in this regard.

Major road improvements have been undertaken – N4, N7, Outer Ring Road.

Numerous QBC’s have been implemented – N4 QBC, Newcastle Road QBC, Lucan Village QBC. Cycletrack schemes have been provided in a number of areas – Palmerstown, Willsbrook, Grand Canal Way Green Route - Griffeen Valley and those associated with the major road improvement schemes.

Traffic calming measures have been widely provided throughout the area.

A Countywide Villages Initiative is underway which is intended to aid in the revitalisation of the villages from the point of view of improving public realm and green infrastructure, removing clutter and improving accessibility and safety for pedestrians. The Palmerstown village project was completed this year. The Lucan Village project will be undertaken during 2016.

There is ongoing investment in traffic signal equipment including the installation of MOVA and SCOOT-UTC and additional pedestrian crossings. (Approximately 60 No traffic lights/signalised pedestrian crossings).

HGV restrictions are in place on a number of routes in line with the Councils policy on the Mobility of Heavy Goods Vehicles.

School traffic continues to pose problems but any new schools will have to include substantial drop off areas. (e.g. St Andrews School, Lucan) and efforts are ongoing to ameliorate existing issues.

Road safety is an ongoing concern. A Countywide review of speed limits is underway and a Road Safety Strategy is being prepared. Nine speed display signs have been provided in the Lucan area.

National Policy seeks to promote all modes of transport to improve movement of people within and beyond the area. It is intended to further develop walking and cycling as viable commuter modes and achieve modal shift.

The Traffic Section will continue to work with the Members, other Council Departments and national transportation authorities to achieve the above aims.

The following projects will be of benefit to the Lucan area in particular:

R120/R134 re-construction

Willsbrook Phase 3

Lucan Access Study

N4 Junction Improvements

Lucan Village Initiative