Sandyford Clonskeagh to Charlemont - FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- To facilitate the delivery of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) Cycle Network Plan by providing continuous, segregated cycling facilities from Clonskeagh to Charlemont Street.
- To contribute to an increase in cycling mode share along the corridor by improving access to key education, employment, retail and transport destinations.
- To reduce the risk of cyclist collisions through segregation from traffic, where practicable, 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
The SC2C Project will be delivered in two distinct phases. The Interim Scheme will be delivered in early 2025 and the Permanent Scheme will be delivered between 2025 and 2028.
This approach has the benefits of
- Implementing improved safety measure earlier
- Having flexibility to do minor alterations to the layout if needed before the permanent scheme is constructed.
The Interim Scheme will provide continuous segregated cycle tracks mainly using bollards and road markings.
The experience from implementing walking & cycling projects indicates that the provision of segregated cycling facilities usually results in a modal shift away from cars towards active travel. With more people opting to use sustainable modes of transport, road traffic will ultimately decrease, improving the safety of the route for all.
Additionally, parking is a major traffic generator. The removal of parking spaces along the route should decrease traffic levels and help with traffic congestion as it becomes less attractive to drive into the area. Generally improved and safer facilities for active travel options will provide a positive improvement for the area.
Evidence from recent projects in the city suggest that initial dis-improvements are alleviated over time as road users adjust their travel pattern.
Due to insufficient lane width to provide traffic lanes, cycle lanes and bus lanes, the current design proposal includes for removal of two short stretches of bus lane 250m along Ranelagh Road and 200m along Charlemont St. These bus lanes are not continuous and bus traffic is low with a frequency of approximately every 15 minutes.
Improvements in Active travel measures typically encourage modal switch to active travel modes resulting in less vehicle traffic on the route.
Removal of car parking spaces reduces kerbside activity providing an increase throughput available for bus journeys.
With consideration of the above changes, it is expected that there will not be a significant impact on bus times.
Island bus stops are proposed at the majority of bus stop locations along the route.
It is envisaged that 18 trees will be removed and replaced with 38 new trees. There will be a net increase of trees on the route.
More details on the tree planting and removal can be found on the DCC Active Travel Website in the projects section under The Sandyford Clonskeagh to Charlemont Street Scheme, Maps & Reports page. Or using the link below.
SC2C Permanent Scheme Landscape Drawings.pdf (dublincity.ie)
There will be an reduction of 60 parking spaces along the 3km route. The number of disabled parking bays will be retained.
The current provision of taxi spaces on both sides of Cullenswood Road/Ranelagh Triangle will remain. The existing taxi bay/ time plated parking bay on the south side of Cullenswood Road is proposed to be reduced from 19.5m in length to 13m in length to allow for the installation of a Disabled Parking Bay.
The proposed scheme will enhance the look and feel of the area by slowing traffic through narrowing the road, the provision of segregated cycle tracks, renewed footpaths, reduced crossing distances and pedestrian priority at side roads. All of these developments will encourage more people to walk, wheel and cycle to and from local businesses and will make the shopping experience more inviting. The proposed scheme aims to make the area safer and more accessible which would make the experience of waling and cycling to local businesses more enjoyable.
Increasing the size of the public realm area where Cullenswood Road meets Ranelagh Village coupled with the addition of more planters and trees will encourage people travelling through Ranelagh to stop and spend time and money in local businesses. The existing benches on this area will also be retained. Additional cycle parking at the public realm area will further facilitate this. Currently the existing bike parking is well utilised.
Details of the type of material finishes proposed can be viewed on drawings located on the DCC Active Travel Website:
SC2C Permanent Scheme Landscape Drawings.pdf (dublincity.ie)
The footpaths along the entire route will be upgraded as part of the permanent scheme and this will include significant Public Realm Improvements.
SC2C Permanent Scheme Landscape Drawings.pdf (dublincity.ie)
A survey of the loading bays along the route has been undertaken and a loading strategy that will facilitate deliveries to the businesses is at an advanced stage. There is ongoing engagement with local businesses in relation to loading provision.
The road surface condition along the entire 3km route will be assessed for the Interim cyclepath scheme and, where it is of poor quality, localised surface improvements will be carried out.
A full new road surface will be applied to the entire extent of the cycle route for the permanent cyclepath scheme.
It is proposed to provide additional cycle parking where space permits throughout the scheme.
Details of these locations will be determined as the scheme progresses.
The road surface along the 650m interim project route will be assessed. Where it is of poor quality, localised improvements will be carried out.
A full new road surface will be applied to the entire extent of the cycle route for the permanent project.