COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor Peter Kavanagh

"This Area Committee calls on South Dublin County Council to improve cycling infrastructure within the Clondalkin Area as a matter of priority in advance of people returning to work and public transport capacity remaining low. Cycling should be supported as a safe and healthy option for commuters, through improving existing cycling infrastructure and adding safe cycle lanes on other roads, including the Newcastle Road."

REPORT:

The Members will have received a report on Social Distancing (SD) measures at the June full Council Neeting. This sets in train South Dublin County Council response to Covid 19 SD in the built up areas and commences the review of cycling facilities throughout the county. A pilot cycling scheme at Wellington Road is included in the document.

SDCC welcome suggestions from Members on locations where SD measures, both Walking and Cycling might be effective. The AIB in Clondalkin Village is to have a roll out of a trial queueing system for the bank (at the expense of car parking spaces under South Dublin County Council control) imminently. This will keep the footpath free.

The Members will be aware that all the GDA Authorities have been rolling out measures and it is important that South Dublin County Council are seen to work in harmony with adjoining authorities.

South Dublin County Council will carry out a technical assessment of locations received from Members on receipt of suggestions. This will include but not be limited to: Existing use, Impacts, Taking In Charge, Positive and Negative effects, Behaviour change etc.