Project Overview
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Scheme objectives & benefits
The objectives and benefits of the scheme:
- Dublin City Council is developing a safer, inclusive and sustainable walk-wheelcycle network.
- This will enhance quality of life by improving access, connectivity and sustainable mobility for all, whilst reducing transport-related carbon emissions.
- To contribute to an increase in walking and cycling along the corridor by improving access to key education, employment, retail and transport destinations. The scheme links, University College Dublin to the South City Core where St Stephens Green, the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, and Trinity College, among other key trip attractors, are located. The route will also serve local schools such as Sandford Parish National School, Saint Mary’s National School, Sandford Park School, Gonzaga College SJ, Muckross Park and others.
- The SC2C Scheme will service leisure, school and commuter traffic facilitating movements to shopping and work locations along Sandford Road and Ranelagh.
- To reduce the risk of pedestrian and cyclist collisions through segregation from
- Traffic, improved crossing locations and minimising conflicts.
- To encourage increased levels of physical activity and leisure use along the corridor through provision of a safe, high-quality and attractive route for both cyclists and pedestrians.
- To facilitate the delivery of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) Cycle Network Plan by providing continuous, segregated cycling facilities from Clonskeagh Bridge to Charlemont Street.
The SC2C Project will be delivered in two distinct phases. The first phase will be delivered in Q 1 2024 and the second phase will be delivered between 2025 and 2027.
This phased approach has the benefit of:
- Earlier implementation of improved safety measures.
- Flexibility to allow minor alterations to the layout if necessary before the permanent features are constructed.
Phase One
Phase one will use light segregation measures such as flexible kerbs and bollards to provide temporary protection to cyclists from vehicle traffic. The project will follow the layout of phase two, where possible. The scheme will deliver the following:
- Provide segregated cycle facilities along the entire length of the 3km scheme.
- Provide a Bus Stop upgrade with an Island Bus Stop layout in Ranelagh Village.
- Retain all existing disabled parking facilities.
Phase Two
The SC2C Project will deliver phase two as follows:
- Provide 3km footpath improvements & segregated cycle facilities.
- Provide significant Urban Realm Improvements.
- Provide 38 new Trees with 18 existing Trees to be removed.
- Provide 11 new Junction upgrades.
- Provide 17 new pedestrian crossings (additional).