COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (2)

Monday, October 23, 2006

MOTION NO. 9

MOTION: Cllr. Caitríona Jones

"That this committee calls for a cycle parking facility to be included in new apartment developments in the Tallaght Area."

REPORT

The Local Area Plan is being amended to include the following;

5.4.7                5.4.7  Cycle Parking Provision

Cycle Parking refers to on-street and private parking facilities for residents, employees, visitors and the general public. Cycling is an environmentally friendly and healthy mode of transport. As cycle networks improve and the integration between people, employment, shops and services improve, cycling is becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport. Safe and secure bicycle parking is an essential component of any cycle network.

Performance Criteria:

• Cycle Parking Facilities need to be safe, secure and accessible. 

• Such facilities should be convenient to destinations, such as residential units, employment, shops and services. The County Development Plan, 2004-2010 states that cycle parking facilities should be within 25 metres of a destination for short term parking (shops) and within 50 metres for long term parking (school, college office).   

Safeguard

Significant new residential and commercial schemes shall include provisions for safe and secure cycle parking facilities at appropriate locations.

Proposals for Park and Ride schemes and public transport interchanges shall include provisions for safe and secure cycle parking facilities at appropriate locations.

The Council shall investigate the possibility of providing on-street Cycle Parking at appropriate locations.