Cycle Signals Trial
Dublin City Council will be testing the use of Cycle Signals at two Island Bus Stop crossings along the Clontarf to City Centre (C2CC) Active Travel Scheme.
Layout of an island bus stop with cycle signals, from the perspective of a cyclist, from the National Transport Authority’s Cycle Design Manual 2023 (section TL201 Island Bus Stop).
Low-level single aspect cycle signal head that will be used for the Cycle Signals Trial.
The cycle signals will be installed for a six-week period from 15th May - 26th June 2025.
The trial consists of a set of cycle signals at one zebra crossing location at both the inbound stop (Bus Stop 619) and the outbound stop (Bus Stop 515) on Amiens Street (Five Lamps).
We want to ensure that the new active travel infrastructure is as safe as it can be, and that people are using it appropriately. We are installing these cycle signals to see if they affect people’s behaviour at these crossings.
The trial is being preceded by six weeks of video monitoring at these two locations. This will provide information for us to know if there is problematic behaviour occurring, and a baseline from which to assess whether the cycle signals are effective. The video monitoring will continue during the six-week trial.
The National Transport Authority’s Cycle Design Manual 2023 provides cycle signals as an option at Island Bus Stops, to direct the movements of cyclists and footpath users.
When you approach the zebra crossing at the island bus stop, there will be a pole which contains
- a Push Button Unit (PBU)
- a Cycle Signal head facing the oncoming cyclist
1. Cycle Signal Indication
Generally the cycle signal will display a flashing amber light. This serves as a warning to cyclists that individuals may wish to cross and that cyclists and scooters must yield to pedestrians wishing to cross.
2. PBU Call Button Activation
When a pedestrian wishes to cross, they will press the PBU.
Upon activation, the cycle signal will transition from flashing amber to a steady state amber light for 3 seconds, indicating that crossing is being requested.
3. Walk Tone and Cycle Signal Change
Following the 3-second steady amber, the signal will change to red, meaning that cyclists must stop.
A walk tone will be issued for pedestrians indicating they may begin to cross.
4. Crossing Duration
The red signal will remain illuminated for a sufficient duration that allows pedestrians to safely cross the cycleway.
5. Clearance Interval
After the walk tone concludes, a clearance interval will begin, allowing for an additional minimum of 4 seconds for any pedestrians still in the crossing to complete the crossing.
6. Return to Initial State
Once the clearance interval is completed, the signal will revert back to the flashing amber state, indicating that it is again safe for cyclists to proceed.