Public invited to have their say on latest Active Travel Network scheme

Dublin City Council would like to invite the public to have their say on plans for the Sandyford Clonskeagh to Charlemont St Pedestrian & Cyclist Improvement Scheme. The scheme is one of the many projects being implemented as part of the City Council’s Active Travel Network.

Over the next 9 years, the Active Travel Network will grow from its existing 10km to a connected network of 310km (incl. CycleConnects and BusConnects) across the city. This will enhance quality of life by improving access, connectivity and sustainable mobility for all, whilst reducing transport-related carbon emissions. 

The Sandyford Clonskeagh to Charlemont Street Pedestrian & Cyclist Improvement Scheme will contribute to an increase in walking, wheeling and cycling along a 3km corridor. It will improve access to key education, employment, retail and transport destinations on the southern part of the city. 

The scheme provides significant urban renewal measures in Ranelagh Village with upgrading of footpaths and infrastructure as well as new landscaping measures. 

The scheme links UCD 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 proposals can be viewed and submissions are welcome from the 30th January – 28th February 2023 on Dublin City Council’s web site https://consultation.dublincity.ie. 

Copies of proposed plans will also be available for inspection from Wednesday 1st February to Tuesday 28th February 2023 at; 

• The public counter in the Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
• Rathmines Library, 157 Rathmines Road, Lower, Dublin 6. Opening Hours: Mon.-Thurs.  1000hrs to 1900hrs and Fri.-Sat. 1000hrs to 1600hrs 

Public Information Day

Members of the community are invited to drop in to view the project proposals and meet the design team. All are welcome.

• 7th February 2023 from 16:00 to 19:00     
• Charlemont Community Centre, Core 3, St Kevins, French Mullen House, Charlemont St, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 2, D02 Y993 

Submissions in relation to these proposals may be made as follows: 

Online: https://consultation.dublincity.ie.

By email: [email protected] with subject: SC2C Project

In writing: Dublin City Council, Active Travel Programme Office, Block 2, Floor 7, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, D08 RF3F

ENDS

Notes to the Editor:

The Active Travel Network is a transportation initiative being delivered by Dublin City Council and funded by the National Transport Authority.

The objectives and benefits of the scheme:

The Sandyford Clonskeagh to Charlemont Street Pedestrian & Cyclist Improvement Scheme (SC2C) will service leisure, school and commuter traffic facilitating movements to shopping and work locations along Clonskeagh Road, Sandford Road, Ranelagh Village, Ranelagh Road & Charlemont Street.

It will reduce the risk of pedestrian and cyclist collisions through segregation from traffic, improved crossing locations and minimising conflicts. 

It will provide significant urban renewal measures in Ranelagh Village with upgrading of footpaths and infrastructure as well as new landscaping measures. 

It will 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. It will facilitate the delivery of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) Cycle Network Plan by providing continuous, segregated cycling facilities from Clonskeagh Bridge to Charlemont Street. 

Interim Scheme

The Interim Scheme will use light segregation measures such as flexible kerbs and bollards to provide temporary protection to cyclists from vehicle traffic. The Interim Scheme will follow the layout of the proposed permanent project where possible.  

The scheme will deliver the following:

Provide 2.9 km of temporary segregated cycle facilities.

Provide a Bus Stop upgrade with an Island Bus Stop layout in Ranelagh Village.

Retain all existing disabled parking facilities.

Retain all existing taxi rank facilities.

Permanent Scheme

The SC2C Project will deliver permanent infrastructure as follows:

Provide 2.9 km of 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).

Design drawings of the SC2C Project have been made available for viewing at:

 www.dublincity.ie/activetravel

Timeline 

• Public Consultation (Q1 2023)
• Planning and Design Q2 2023
• Phase 1 (Interim Scheme) Construction 2023
• Phase 2 (Permanent) Construction Start Q4 2024 

Scheme Construction Completion (Q4 2026)