COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
MOTION NO. 4
MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole
At the LPF ACM 23rd June 2020 it was proposed that we should apply to the NTA for some social distancing funding in relation to the below motion. This motion has been discussed and agreed many times. This motion now seeks an agreement to include this project in whatever funding programme necessary. 'Further to Motions discussed and agreed regarding pedestrian crossings at the two roundabouts on Esker Road and Hayden's Lane (marked out in photo) this committee seeks support and funding to install these improved measures. The area has seen an increase in footfall at these locations, a number of sports and activities have grown over the years, resulting in this high footfall. To ask that the Chief Executive includes in the report plans to be presented to the committee, bring forward costs involved and advise if this project needs to be included in any such programme.'
REPORT:
At the ACM dated 23 June 2020: The following motion and report was agreed.
MOTION NO. 15
MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole
Further to Motions discussed and agreed regarding pedestrian crossings at the two roundabouts on Esker Road and Hayden’s Lane (marked out in photo) this committee seeks support and funding to install these improved measures.
The area has seen an increase in footfall at these locations, a number of sports and activities have grown over the years, resulting in this high footfall.
To ask that the Chief Executive includes in the report plans to be presented to the committee, bring forward costs involved and advise if this project needs to be included in any such programme.
Previous REPORT:
It is estimated that such proposals would cost c €150,000. End of previous response.
At the ACM dated 23/03/2021 the following report was given to the members in relation to a question Q15/0421 Item ID:70051
Proposed by Councillor L. O'Toole
This committee asks the Chief Executive to confirm what plans are in place for previously agreed improved safety measures at the pedestrian crossings/roundabouts on the L1011 and on Hayden's lane / Griffeen road. to also confirm if drawings could be provided and if the process requires public consultation and/or council approval.
Previous REPORT:
It was previously agreed to carry out traffic counts at this location. Due to the abnormal traffic patterns and various restrictions, it has not been possible to carry out these counts.
The counts will be carried out when conditions permit and the results will inform any proposals which may arise. End of previous Response.
In the previous two responses, it was agreed to carry out traffic counts at the roundabouts at the junction of Esker Road and Haydens Lane to determine if a warrent for signal controlled crossings exists.
At a previous ACM on 23 June 2020 an estimate of the costs for the upgrade of crossings at Esker and Haydens Lane roundabouts was estimated at €150,000.
If the contractor report numbers warrent roundabout work, the Traffic Section has the funding to undertake €75,000 of the works out of this years budget. Arrangements to complete any required balance can be done in next years budget.
SDCC has procured a contractor to carry out Pedestrian Counts at the two locations. These counts are being undertaken and the report is expected from the contractor by 2 July 2021.
I must clearly state that the crossing upgrades shall only be undertaken if the pedestrian numbers justify this significant cost.