COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 04, 2016

MOTION NO. 135

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

With reference to Chapter 11, specifically 11.4.6, that school travel plans being provided for new schools and major extensions include a plan for pedestrians and identify potential pedestrian safety issues and mitigation measures such as the installation of zebra crossings or school warden services.

Co Sponsored: Cllrs William Lavelle and Paula Donovan

REPORT:

Section 11.4.3 – Travel Plans of the Draft Plan makes reference to Workplace Travel Plan or Mobility Management Plans.  These are required for all larger sized developments as defined in Table 11.25 of the Draft Plan.

Section 6.3.3 -  Green Schools of the Draft Plan also notes that:  

‘The Planning Authority will continue to implement pedestrian and cycling improvements with the Assistance of the NTA through the Green Schools and the STMGs programmes. The Planning Authority will also ensure that road safety and traffic management systems outside existing and planned schools are to the highest standard across the County’

The requirement for a Travel Plans can be formalised under Table 11.25 of the Plan.  Requirements for zebra crossings or school wardens will be addressed in any such plan as part of a package of measures to encourage sustainable travel modes.  

Recommendation­

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment:

Add a requirement to Section 11.4.6 that Mobility Management Plans be submitted for all new schools or for existing schools where 25% or greater expansion in classrooms is proposed.