List of Live Active Travel Projects
The Active Travel Network comprises approximately 80 active travel projects within Dublin City.
These projects are proposed to be delivered in line with the Active Travel Programme Office's Delivery Programme.
This section provides a brief overview of active travel projects that are currently underway alongside links to further project information, if applicable.
This list will continue to be updated as Dublin City Council progresses the delivery of the Active Travel Network.
Dublin City Council has started the planning and design of the Point Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge and Tom Clarke Bridge Widening Project. This project is part of the Dublin City Council (DCC) Active Travel Network and will be funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Dublin City Council (DCC).
The proposed bridge is a cycling and pedestrian bridge located directly adjacent to the west of the existing Tom Clarke Bridge in Ringsend. The bridge is approximately 150m in length, spanning from North Wall Quay to Ringsend on the southside of the River Liffey.
Please see the link below for further information about the project:
Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The Chesterfield Avenue Project involves the upgrade of walking and cycle facilities in the Phoenix Park between Castleknock and Conyngham Road/Parkgate Street in a manner that is in keeping with the vision for the park into the future.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
The Clontarf to City Centre Cycle & Bus Priority Project (C2CC Project) will provide segregated cycling facilities and bus priority infrastructure along a 2.7km route that extends from Clontarf Road at the junction with Alfie Byrne Road, to Amiens Street at the junction with Talbot Street. The route is identified as a primary route in the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan, published by the National Transport Authority in 2013. A part of the Tolka Valley Greenway is also included in the project, linking Annesley Bridge Road to Alfie Byrne Road via Fairview Park.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
The 'Dodder Greenway and Flood Defence - Herbert Park to Donnybrook Road' project is part of Dublin City Council's core active travel network. It is funded by the National Transport Authority and the Office of Public Works. The project will provide high quality walking and cycling facilities along the banks of the River Dodder for a distance of 460m. The greenway extends from Eglinton Terrace, beside entrance to Herbert Park, to Donnybrook Road, beside Anglesey Bridge. It is a primary route in the National Transport Authority's Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan. The project includes signalized pedestrian crossings, extensive upgrades to landscaping, including tree planting, and other greening measures.
Please see the link below for further information about the scheme.
Dodder Greenway and Flood Defence Project - Herbert Park to Donnybrook Road - Project Page
The Beatty’s Avenue to Herbert Park scheme will provide 0.5km of walking and cycling facilities from Beatty’s Avenue to Herbert Park in advance of the Dodder Greenway project. When complete, the project will deliver high quality walking and cycling facilities along the Dodder River from the sea to the mountains through Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and South Dublin County Council.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
Dodder Greenway - Beatty’s Avenue to Herbert Park Scheme - Project Page
Donnybrook Road to Clonskeagh Road has been identified as a suitable location for 0.8km of rapid build walking and cycling facilities along the Dodder Greenway corridor.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
Project Page - Dodder Greenway - Donnybrook Road to Clonskeagh Road.
The Fitzwilliam Quay to Londonbridge Road scheme will provide 0.5km of walking and cycling facilities from Fitzwilliam Quay to Londonbridge Road in advance of the Dodder Greenway project. When complete, the project will deliver high quality walking and cycling facilities along the Dodder River from the sea to the mountains through Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and South Dublin County Council.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
Dodder Greenway - Fitzwilliam Quay to Londonbridge Road Scheme - Project Page
Dodder Walk to Dundrum Road has been identified as a suitable location for rapid build walking and cycling facilities. It will facilitate a continuous route along the Dodder corridor in advance of the Dodder Greenway project.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
Project Page - Dodder Greenway - Milltown Road (Dodder Walk to Dundrum Road)
The East Coast Trail North Phase 1 will provide segregated cycling facilities and improved pedestrian facilities along a 1km route that extends from the entrance to the Eastpoint Business Park on Alfie Byrne Road, along Alfie Byrne Road and East Wall Road as far as East Road. The route forms part of a secondary route in the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan published by the National Transport Authority in 2013. As part of the works a link will be provided from Alfie Byrne Road to a section of the Tolka Valley Greenway which runs through Fairview Park towards Annesley Bridge.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
East Coast Trail North Phase 1 (Alfie Byrne Road/East Wall Road Section) - Project Page
The Finglas Village Improvement Scheme is a transformational scheme to address inadequate pedestrian and cycling facilities within Finglas Village.
Please see the link below for further information about the project:
Finglas Village Improvement Scheme - Project Page
Public Consultation for the scheme commenced on 12 February 2024 and is open until 15 March 2024. The public consultation page can be accessed via the link below:
Finglas Village Improvement Scheme - PUBLIC CONSULTATION PAGE
The Fitzwilliam Cycle Route involves the development of protected cycle lanes along Fitzwilliam Place, Fitzwilliam Square East, Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Fitzwilliam Street Lower and Merrion Square East over a distance of 1km. The scheme will offer protection to cyclists from live traffic through the provision of parallel parking between the cycle lane and live traffic lanes. This will be achieved by reconfiguring the perpendicular car parking spaces. Additional protection for cyclists from potential conflicts at junctions will be facilitated through the provision of physical measures that include, inter alia, traffic islands, road markings etc.
The scheme will also include improved pedestrian facilities, the upgrade and redesign of the junctions along the route to improve conditions for cyclists and pedestrians, as well as public realm improvements around the island at the Adelaide Road/Leeson Street Lower junction. The scheme will provide improvements along the section of Leeson Street Lower between Wilton Terrace and the Fitzwilliam Place and at Merrion Square North between the junctions of Holles Street, Mount Street Lower and Merrion Square East.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
The 'Gracefield Road to Vernon Avenue' scheme has been assessed and 2.5km of road along the route has been deemed suitable for rapid build active travel measures.
The scheme has been developed to proceed along Gracefield Road, Brookwood Avenue, Sybil Hill Road and Vernon Avenue. The scheme will provide protected cycling facilities appropriate for users of all ages and abilities.
The public consultation for the Gracefield Rd to Vernon Avenue Walking and Cycling Scheme was carried out July/August 2023 and is now closed. The design team have taken into account the feedback from the public and where appropriate have amended the designs. Additional, changes have been made in accordance with the new NTA Cycle Design Manual.
The consultant will also work on the remainder of the scheme including Vernon Avenue to the south and Ardlea Road / Kilmore Road to the north. The consultant will begin work on Concept Designs and Options Report in 2024.
To find out more information about this project and to access the revised designs and public consultation report informing the public of the changes please click here: https://www.dublincity.ie/residential/transportation/active-travel/proj…;
The Grand Canal Cycle & Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project is part of the Dublin City Council (DCC) core active travel network. It is funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA). It will improve walking and cycling facilities, and provide safe crossings along a 3.8km route that extends from Dolphin Road at the junction with Slievenamon Road, to Grand Parade at the junction with Leeson Street.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
The Grand Canal Pedestrian & Cycle Safety Improvements Project - Project Page
The Kilmainham to Thomas Street Active Travel Project is part of the Dublin City Council (DCC) core active travel network and is funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA). It will provide 2.6km of high quality walking and cycling facilities from South Circular Road /Kilmainham Lane junction to the Thomas Court to the junction with Thomas Street.
The project is being delivered on a phased basis.
Suir Road to Thomas St (Interim Scheme)
- James Walk, Marrowbone Lane, Forbes Lane and Rialto Bridge Commenced installation of this first phase in August, 2023. The implementation of this phase is ongoing and it is expected to be substantially complete by Q4 2024.
- Suir Road Junction Upgrade It is expected that this phase will be implemented in Q1 2025.
- Link to between Marrowbone Lane to Thomas Street. It is expected that this phase will be implemented in Q1/Q2 2024.
Kilmainhanm to Thomas St (Permanent measures)
- The project team and design Consultants are progressing with option appraisal for the permanent scheme which is along the full length of the Kilmainham to Thomas Street route. Public Consultation for the permanent design is planned for Q4 2024.
For more information on the phasing approach, follow the Project Overview and Design Information link below.
A 5.1km walking and cycling scheme is proposed to provide protected cyclepaths and improved facilities for pedestrians commencing at the junction of Kilbarrack Road/ James Larkin Road along Kilbarrack Rd, Tonglegee Road and Oscar Traynor Road finishing at the junction with Bunratty Road/ Northside Shopping Centre.
The scheme went to public consultation in December 2022 to January 2023 and is now closed.
Dublin City Council appointed Consultants DBFL in November 2023. They have started working on a full review of the scheme and are currently preparing the amended designs. The design team have taken into account the feedback from the public and where appropriate have amended the designs. Additional, changes have been made in accordance with the new NTA Cycle Design Manual.
The team is working towards publishing the Public Consultation report in Q3/Q4 of this year. The report will summarise the observations received and respond to these, including updated scheme drawings. The AcTPrO webpage will provide further information and updates as this project progresses.
Eden Quay
Eden Quay (0.25km section) from O’ Connell Bridge to Butt Bridge/Beresford Place.
Installation works were substantially completed in December 2023.
George's Quay to Aston Quay
The Liffey Cycle Route interim scheme from George's Quay to Aston Quay is anticipated to commence construction in Q1 2024.
The contractor for the construction works will be Cairn Construction.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
Improved pedestrian and cyclist facilities are proposed for a 1km section of North Circular Road, from the junction of North Circular Road and Dorset Street Lower to the junction of North Circular Road and Amiens Street.
Further information regarding project progress will be made available in Q3 2024.
The Ratoath Road Active Travel Scheme which is part of the Cabra to Blanchardstown Active Travel route aims to deliver 4.1km of high quality protected cycle paths and improved pedestrian facilities linking the Navan Road to Cappagh Road via Ratoath Road. The scheme covers Central and North West Administrative Areas.
The scheme went to public consultation in December 2022 to January 2023 and is now closed.
Dublin City Council appointed Consultants AtkinsRealis in January 2024. They have started working on a full review of the scheme and are currently preparing the amended designs. The design team have taken into account the feedback from the public and where appropriate have amended the designs. Additional, changes have been made in accordance with the new NTA Cycle Design Manual.
In addition, they will also commence the review of the northern section of Ratoath Road between Westwood Rd / Dunsink Lane and Ratoath Avenue (on approach to Cappagh Road) in order to develop concept designs and an option selection report for an upgraded road with footpaths and cycle tracks along this 1km section.
The Active Travel Programme Office (ActPrO) is working towards publishing the Public Consultation report in Q3 of this year. The report will summarise the observations received and respond to these, including updated scheme drawings. The AcTPrO webpage will provide further information and updates as this project progresses.
Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 project is part of the Dublin City Council core active travel network, and is funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA). It will provide high quality walking and cycling facilities along the banks of the Royal Canal for a distance of 2.1km, extending from Newcomen Bridge, North Stand to Cross Guns Bridge, Phibsborough. It is a primary route in the NTA Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan. The project includes a new bridge across the canal, ramped access to the canal towpath, signalised road crossings, ducting for high voltage electricity cables, enhanced landscaping and tree planting.
Further information about the project can be found at the project page below.
The Royal Canal Greenway is a primary greenway route in the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan, published by the National Transport Authority. The greenway forms part of the 165km N2 Royal Canal Greenway between Mullingar and Dublin.
Phase 4 of the Royal Canal Greenway comprises a 4.2km section between Phibsborough and Ashtown along the northern bank of the Royal Canal. This is the final phase of the Royal Canal Greenway project within the Dublin City Council Boundary.
Further information about the project can be found at the project page below.
A 2.9km walking and cycling scheme is proposed to provide protected cycle paths and improved facilities for pedestrians from Beech Hill Road/ Clonskeagh Bridge along Clonskeagh Road, Sandford Road, Ranelagh Village to Charlemont Street/ Adelaide Road junction.
Public Consultation on the 30th of December to the 28th of february and is now closed. The Active Travel team are currently reviewing the submissions and a public consultation summary report will be published when this is complete
A 2.0km walking and cycling scheme is proposed to provide protected cycle paths and improved facilities for pedestrians commencing at the Dawson Street junction and proceeding along Nassau Street, Clare Street, Merrion Square North, Mount Street and Northumberland Road before finishing at Lansdowne Road.
Phase 1 of this project will provide 1.6km of improved walking and cycling facilities from the Holles Street junction to the Lansdowne Road junction, along Mount Street Lower and Northumberland Road.
More information about this project can be found at the link below.
The Santry greenway is being delivered as part of the Santry River Restoration and Greenway Project and following a tender process, the project commenced work in July 2022. The Santry River Restoration and Greenway Project is intended to provide approximately 6.4km of high quality pedestrian and cycle facilities from North Bull Island Special Area of Conservation to Santry, through Raheny and Coolock. The scheme will be developed with Fingal County Council to provide an onward connection to Santry Demesne.
The greenway will be delivered in parallel with the river restoration work to provide enhanced biodiversity, water quality and flood alleviation benefits along the Santry River. The project is now focused on the route option selection and design processes. The outputs of this phase will be an emerging preferred route and preliminary design that will be shared with the local community through a non-statutory public consultation process later in 2024.
The programme for the statutory process and construction of the greenway will depend on the outcome of the public consultation and final option selected. Please see the link below for further information about the project.
Please see the link below for further information about the project.
Santry River Restoration and Greenway Project | Dublin City Council