COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO.
MOTION: Councillor Shane Moynihan
To amend the Development Plan - Chapter 7, insert new objective under SM3 'To work with the NTA and other state agencies to facilitate the delivery of the Kennelsfort Road-R148 grade separated junction or an equivalent solution to maxmise the efficacy of the Bus Connects Project'
REPORT:
Table 7.6 of the CE Draft Plan (Chapter 7, Sustainable Movement) sets out ‘Medium to Long-Term Road Objectives’ and includes the following objective:
‘Support provision of grade separated junction, having regard to the Bus Connects route on the N4, to enhance the efficiency of the junction and ensure safe crossing facilities’.
The motion proposes a new objective under Policy SM3 ‘Public Transport – General’ to state 'To work with the NTA and other state agencies to facilitate the delivery of the Kennelsfort Road-R148 grade separated junction or an equivalent solution to maxmise the efficacy of the Bus Connects Project'.
It is Council policy to support the delivery of the NTA Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 – 2035 and the motion proposes engagement that would further that aim. The motion is considered acceptable.
It should be noted that the delivery of any such infrastructure would require the agreement and funding from both NTA and TII.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the motion is adopted.
Insert new objective under Policy SM3 as follows:
'To work with the NTA and other state agencies to facilitate the delivery of the Kennelsfort Road-R148 grade separated junction or an equivalent solution to maxmise the efficacy of the Bus Connects Project'.