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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

MOTION NO.27

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

This committee wishes to bring to your attention the concerning lack of response to representations made directly to the NTA (National Transport Authority) concerning broken bus shelter lights. I, as a local councillor, have recently raised two instances of broken bus shelter lights and submitted the relevant details simultaneously. However, regrettably, only one of the reported issues has been addressed. This has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the current process for ensuring timely repairs. In light of this, we kindly request the CE intervention to highlight this matter with the NTA and explore opportunities for streamlining the process to ensure that broken lights are addressed promptly. We believe that a more efficient system could significantly enhance the maintenance and functionality of public amenities such as bus shelters. Additionally, we propose conducting an audit on new bus stop locations to assess the need for bus shelters in these areas. This proactive approach would help identify potential locations where the installation of bus shelters is warranted, ensuring the comfort and safety of commuters.

REPORT:

The manager will contact the NTA about the broken lights in the Bus shelters mentioned.

The NTA has provided funding in 2024 for the installation of additional Bus shelters in this Local Authority.  As it is the first year for this new funding, SDCC are in the process of developing a fair and transparent method of deciding where this money should be spent.

This expenditure decision method will have to assess the required planning rules that apply, the available footpath space or public land at the proposed location, the safety of siting a Bus Shelter at the proposed location for example site lines at vehicle entrances, Public consultation and addressing any objections from residents, good geographical spread, the level of commuter use and the age profile of users of the proposed Bus Shelter locations. (not an exhaustive list of criteria)

When the traffic team have a method and process for prioritising the delivery of new Bus Shelters, we will invite county wide suggestions for new Bus shelter installations from the elected members and the community. 

The traffic Team will also survey the County for the need for additional Bus Shelters in the County and asses their priority under the assessment criteria mentioned above.  Then, subject to the available budget, additional bus shelters can be delivered.