COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
MOTION NO. 16
MOTION: Councillor Eoin Ó Broin
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Area Committee calls on the National Transport Authority to establish a bus link from the villages of Rathcoole and Newcastle, Co Dublin to the train station at Hazelhatch. Although the train station is relatively close by road to Newcastle, the road is considered far too dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians to use regularly for commuting. There is no footpath for the most of the Hazelhatch Road. The route has been included in the Bus Connects plans with the W8 bus but this may be years away."
REPORT:
The NTA responded that whilst the NTA keeps the network of bus services under review, there are no current plans to make changes to Go-Ahead Ireland Route 76 as suggested in advance of the implementation of the redesigned bus network. Nor does the NTA have plans at this time to institute a shuttle service to Hazelhatch Train Station from Newcastle.
At this stage it is not possible to provide a definitive timescale for the implementation of any changes to services in light of the current circumstances and future impact on public transport services of the Covid-19 emergency.
The NTA in conjunction with operators will closely monitor the demand for public transport services as restrictions are lifted. Once new patterns of travel demand are established, the NTA will further review services and make any adjustments that may be required, including determining the potential implementation of any new services.