2.3.6 Movement and Transport

In order to create a more sustainable city, the development plan, in accordance with national policy, places emphasis on the need for a modal shift from motorised private modes of transport towards public transport, cycling and walking. This requires improvements to both the current public transport network and to facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

Dublin City Council will work with the emerging strategy of the National Transport Authority and supplement it with supporting local improvements, particularly to the city centre environment through the implementation of the public realm strategy and locally focused objectives. A pro-active approach is taken to influencing travel behaviour, and additional through-traffic restrictions will be implemented within the city centre in order to give greater priority to more sustainable modes.

Throughout the city, an integrated approach will be taken towards land use and transport planning, with more intensive uses promoted at locations with higher public accessibility. Improvements to green infrastructure will complement sustainable transport aims, and specific measures such as contra-flow cycle lanes and the Sutton-to-Sandycove cycleway and walkway will much improve connectivity.