COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, April 14, 2025
QUESTION NO. 10
QUESTION: Councillor R. Mannion
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the efficacy and use of cycle infrastructure within the county? Report to include what measures will be taken to address any issues that arise.
REPLY:
The new cycle infrastructure within the county including the routes outlined in the Cycle South Dublin (CySD) Programme is designed in accordance with the National Cycle Design Manual published by the National Transport Authority (NTA). These standards were developed by the NTA to take consideration of Government policy, Climate Action objectives and are in line with International best practice and standards.
The CySD Programme commenced in 2021 and it aims to provide people of all ages and abilities with a well-connected, well designed, and safe cycle network that offers people a credible alternative to using the car. This will be achieved by the provision of a comprehensive and connected cycle network across South Dublin. The active travel team arrange for baseline data to be collected on the main CySD routes so that the impact of the completed project can be measured and compared after project completion. While significant progress has been made on the delivery of active travel projects, substantial work remains to ensure that these routes are well connected and provide a viable alternative for most people to walk or cycle on the daily journeys.
A presentation was made to the LUPT SPC in December 2024, where it was noted that a review of the CySD Programme will commence in 2025.
Additionally, the Council runs a schools cycle training programme across the county each year, which aims to teach school children how to cycle and how to use cycle facilities correctly.
Further details about the CySD programme can be found on our dedicated Active Travel website;