COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS
Friday, January 26, 2018
MOTION NO. 75
MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell
Sections 2.2.3. and 2.2.4. Road design and layout shall comply with the most up to date and progressive safety features that provide maximum protection for pedestrians and cyclists and that support motorists in obeying traffic and driving regulations.
Councillors Guss O’Connell, Liona O’Toole, Francis Timmons and Paul Gogarty.
REPORT:
Response
The proposed motion is provided for under the Transport Assessment and Transport Strategy that accompanies the Draft Planning Scheme and the Draft Planning Scheme itself.
The Street network for the SDZ lands has been formulated in accordance with DMURS (2013), which is the authoritative national manual for the design of streets including the integrated and safe movement of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
As stated under Section 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 it is also a requirement of the Draft Planning Scheme for all streets to be designed in accordance with the requirements of DMURS and the National Cycle Manual (2011), which both include technical requirements in relation to the promotion of pedestrian and cycle movement and safety.
As referenced under Section 2.2.4, the Transport Assessment and Strategy that accompanies the Draft Planning Scheme includes details of proposed junction upgrades both within and along the edges of the SDZ lands. These junctions have been designed for improved safety and accessibility for pedestrians and it is a further requirement of the Draft Planning Scheme to be designed in accordance with the technical requirements of DMURS.
In the context that the subject motion has been fulfilled by the Draft Planning Scheme no amendment to the Planning Scheme is required.
Recommendation
It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.
Strategic Environmental Assessment of Chief Executive’s Recommendation
No interaction with Strategic Environmental Objectives.
Appropriate Assessment Screening of Chief Executive’s Recommendation
No likely significant effects on European sites within the SDZ’s zone of influence are predicted.