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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
MOTION NO. 4
MOTION: Councillor L. O’Toole
That the Chief Executive provide an update on the agreed TMM item to examine the bus lane on the Griffeen park side of the Newcastle Road. As I’ve raised at previous TMM the layout of the lanes was designed some years back and the traffic pattern has since changed. Also taking into account the bus routes and frequency have changed and it’s been requested to have this bus lane removed and replace with two lanes along the stretch of road from the entrance of the car park towards the junction (south direction). Find attached details of the issue revived by local resident
REPORT:
This area has been discussed at TMM previously. The road layout is designed to provide safe and priority access to the bus stop (Stop 7563 used by L51 route and P29 routes). This enables buses to enter and exit the inline stop. SDCC actively promotes and facilitates the use of sustainable modes of transport such as public transport. It is contrary to this ethos to remove features which facilitate the movement of buses in order to promote private car use.
Moreover, Clonburris SDZ is progressing through to delivery. This will require additional future bus services. These services may run along the R120 and therefore this Bus corridor must be protected to keep this option available for Buses.