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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor V. Casserly

That this Council agrees that any traffic management trial must be approved by the relevant Local Area Committee

REPORT:

Temporary Traffic Management Trials:

Some trials will be very small in nature, and adjustments may made mid trial as part of the learning process.  Many trials are to be temporary and will be very short term.  The objective of trials is to monitor the results of temporary Traffic Management design solutions for their effectiveness.  These trials give real in situ feedback that is very valuable to the designers.  This feedback can be used to make improvements in our final design proposals.  Trials are temporary and only installed for a fixed period of time. It would not be feasible to consult on every temporary change. If particular trials are unsuccessful these options would not be considered as a permanent change.

Engagement and Consultation:

The relevant SDCC technical teams will engage with elected members in advance and post major Traffic Management trials.  

Should any temporary trial be successful, SDCC would bring the survey results of the trial and details of proposed permanent designs before the Elected members for discussion. Depending on the types of works proposed delivery of permanent works would either require section 38 approval (under the Roads Act) or Part 8/Part 10 approval under the Planning Act.

If the permanent traffic management change was significant SDCC would undertake a public consultation.

SDCC believe the protocol outlined above gives ample opportunity for engagement and consultation for the Elected members and for the Public in relation to Traffic Management trials and permanent Traffic Management interventions.