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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

MOTION NO.19

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Motion - Transport That this committee requests a comprehensive study on the current state of traffic congestion in and around Lucan village, considering the significant increase in traffic volume and ongoing congestion issues. This study should include: • The date of the last official traffic count and whether an origin-destination study has been conducted to determine the extent of rat-running traffic compared to local traffic. • An assessment of the impact of the M50 toll bridge as a contributing factor to congestion in Lucan. • A review of previous proposals regarding traffic direction changes around the Village Green, including any recommendations made by local groups in past consultations. Given the worsening congestion and its impact on residents, businesses, and commuters, we urge that updated traffic data be gathered and potential mitigation measures explored.

REPORT:

There is a budget set aside for Local Transportation Plans of €300,000 in the Capital Programme 2025-2027.  This budget allocation is meant for a number of Transportation studies at congestion hotspots throughout the county, Lucan being one of them. 

Transport consultants will be appointed for the various transportation studies under a tendering process.  A detailed scoping of the needs for Lucan will have to be decided.  The Council supports the several items mentioned in this Motion as being required in the proposed Transportation Plan. We also agree that the final report of the Transportation Plan must contain practical and implementable measures to help mitigate the traffic issues being experienced in Lucan and the surrounding areas.