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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

MOTION NO. 13

MOTION: Councillor M. Johansson

That the Chief Executive re-examine the need for a pedestrian crossing/traffic lights on the Fonthill Rd at St Mark's/Rowlagh (bust stops 2678/4691 or 4410/2682) in light of the new housing development which includes Age Friendly housing.

REPORT:

This location can be examined. However, it is noted that there are 4 lanes of traffic and a small hatched area between travel directions, totalling a crossing distance of approximately 16m. A Road Safety Audit will be required to confirm that any proposal may be safe to proceed.

There is an existing uncontrolled crossing just north of the Ballyowen Park entrance.  This consists of two refuge islands between the north bound and south bound carriageways.  This may be a suitable location for an upgraded controlled crossing point.

If this location passes the safety assessments, the Council will add this to the list of proposed controlled crossing locations and will bring a report to TMM to agree prioritisation of the proposed list. The delivery of the resuting approved crossings will be subject to the yearly funding and resources at our disposal.