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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

MOTION NO.14

MOTION: Councillor M. Johansson

That the Chief Executive improve the unofficial crossings for pedestrians on the Collinstown Road (at the library and near Finches) and upgrade them to pedestrian crossings.

REPORT:

SDCC has completed an initial survey at the 2no. locations to see if it is possible to upgrade crossing facilities.  At Finches there is an existing raised table which serves as an uncontrolled crossing point.  SDCC will design up a controlled pedestrian crossing at this location.  This can be put forward for consideration in the 2025 traffic programme of works.

At the library location, there is a raised table across the public road adjacent to the front door of the new library.  This serves as an unofficial pedestrian crossing point.  It will be difficult to install a properly designed controlled pedestrian crossing at this location. The existing raised table is opposite the entrance to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.  Therefore, putting a crossing at a vehicle entrance is not possible.  If the planned crossing is located either side of the Church entrance, it will involve the loss of several on-street parking spaces. 

With regards to the Library crossing, SDCC will investigate further and produce some options for Public consultation.  If there is a positive response to this consultation, the proposal will be added to the list for consideration for the 2025 traffic programme of works.