Cycling
32.5 million for transport improvement projects in Dublin
Posted January 15th, 2014Funding of €32.5 million has been allocated to 200 sustainable transport projects in the Dublin region. These projects are at various stages of design, planning and construction and will see improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and those using public transport.
- Ranelagh Village Improvements: Pedestrian Crossing at Chelmsford Road, the need for which was identified in a recent transport study of Ranelagh Village (€30,000)
- Expansion of DublinBikes: Completion of construction of the east-west expansion of the scheme (€600,000)
- Pedestrian Improvements (Charlemont Bridge at Canal Road): Construction of two north-south signalised crossings for pedestrians at the Ranelagh Canal Bridge (€50,000)
- Safety Improvements to Grand Canal Cycle Scheme: Design and construction of necessary safety improvements to the existing two way Grand Canal Cycle Scheme from Grand Canal St. to Portobello (€40,000)
- Grand Canal Cycle Route (Blackhorse to Portobello): This section of the overall Grand Canal Cycle Route will link to the new infrastructure from the west at Blackhorse and from the East at Portobello, providing a continuous route along the Grand Canal in the DCC administrative area, and on through the SDCC area. Preliminary design, Part VIII planning, detailed design and preparation of Tender Documents in 2014 (€100,000)
- City Centre High Density Cycle Parking & Strategy: Feasibility Study to assess the possible introduction of high density cycle parking at locations across City Centre (€40,000)
- Wayfinding Project 2013: Expansion of the Dublin Docklands Wayfinding scheme along the city’s historic radial routes and market streets and limited infilling of the existing scheme. Closeout of scheme finances (€50,000)
- Renewal of Road Markings on Bus and Cycle Lanes: Renewal of end of life road markings to protect investment in bus and cycle infrastructure. Including bus cages as identified by Dublin Bus (€100,000)
- Bus Priority at Traffic Signals: Deployment of IT systems and hardware to reduce bus delays through traffic signals, using Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) Technology (€200,000)
- Pedestrian Improvements (Kimmage Road Lwr at Mount Argus Park): Construct upgrade to this existing pedestrian crossing including dishing of kerbs, installation of tactile paving and upgrade of push button units (€70,000)
- Strategic Traffic Study: Finalisation of a collaborative study between NTA and Dublin City Council to review traffic management in the central area of Dublin City, & development of proposals based on agreed priorities for the City over the coming years (€200,000)
25,000 euros awarded to prepare for proposed Dodder Greenway
Posted June 20th, 2013South Dublin County Council has been awarded 25,000 euros in seed-funding to examine the potential of a proposed Dodder Greenway that would provide a traffic-free cycling trail along the river.
In 2012, a feasibility study was undertaken on a proposal to develop a high quality cycle route along the River Dodder between the River Liffey at Grand Canal Dock and the Dublin Mountains at Bohernabreena where it would join the walking route, the Dublin Mountains Way. The proposed Dodder Greenway is 18km from Grand Canal Dock to the gates of Bohernabreena reservoirs.
The seed-funding will be used for an examination of the potential of the route from a tourist, recreational and economic perspective and design, and Part 8 planning for the section between Oldbawn and Bohernabreena.
Such a Greenway would provide a traffic-free cycling trail for those coming into the city from surrounding areas and also for tourists wishing to travel from the city into the Dublin Mountains. The funding is a positive first step to what could be a fantastic amenity.
Bike Week 2013
Posted June 19th, 2013The Dublin City Lunchtime Cycle for workers in the city takes place today. The 5km cycle, which is run by Dublin City Council, will pass through the streets of Dublin taking in some of the city’s most prestigious landmarks. The cycle begins at 12.45pm from Grand Canal Square where there will be a Cycling Village with food, drink and cycling goods. For more details of the event, click here.
Bike Week 2013 runs until the 23 June 2013, with cycling events all over the country, organised by local authorities, community groups, charities and cycling groups.
For details of events taking place near you please click here.
DublinBikes expansion update
Posted January 24th, 2013Today the National Transport Authority appeared before the Public Accounts Committee.
We learned the following information regarding DublinBikes:
· Roll out of the LeapCard to DublinBikes has hit a road block.
· In the next 3 months negotiations with JC Decaux will conclude one way or the other.
If they say yes, all systems are go for the expansion (see here for more). If they say no, we have to look at tendering for a parallel scheme to run alongside the existing one for the next twenty years or so. This would not be a good outcome but the ball is in their court.
· The NTA has put aside €5 million euro for the expansion of the scheme in the next two years – 1000 extra bikes and 40 extra stations once they get the green light. Follow on funding for further expansion and the running of the scheme will depend on who the city partners with and what deal can be done.
Sustainable Transport Management Grants
Posted April 27th, 2012Dublin City Council
| Project Name | Project Description | 2012 Allocation € |
| Grand Canal Premium Cycle Route – Blackhorse to Portobello | This section of the overall Grand Canal Premium route would link to the new infrastructure from the west at Blackhorse and from East at Portobello, providing a continuous route along the Grand Canal in the DCC administrative area, and connecting to the SDCC area. Preliminary Report identifying route options, design studies and cost and risk assessments to be completed in 2012 | 100,000 |
| Heuston to Chapelizod Greenway | High Quality leisure and commuter cycling route through Irish Rail/Residential/OPW and DCC lands. Could form part of National Cycle Route. Preliminary report identifying route options to be produced in 2012. Further consultations with stakeholders will also be undertaken in 2012 | 80,000 |
| MID/Pedestrian improvements at junctions | Junctions to be selected from DCC prioritised list. Each junction to be a standalone scheme within STMG process. Approximately 8 junctions to be treated in 2012. Treatments can include extra controlled crossings of junction arms, removal of slip lanes, installation dished kerbing and tactile paving for mobility impaired and disabled people and upgrade of push button units | 400,000 |
| Directional Signage Improvements | Signs will be improve way finding for motorists, help to reduce the amount of confusion, late lane changing and u-turns on the routes involved. Directions to urban villages will be included. Work to focus in Chapelizard, Bluebell, Walkinstown, Terenure and Rathgar areas | 100,000 |
| N32 Improvements | Carrying of of a road safety audit on the road markings along the N32 and a redesign of the road lane layouts in consultation with the NRA. Implementation of the revised road layout through new road markings | 60,000 |
| Renewal of road markings on bus lane routes | Renewal of end of life road markings to protect investment in bus infrastructure | 150,000 |
| Carriageway reconstruction & overlay project for buses and cyclists | Resurfacing of a number of routes that have been identified as key bus and cycle routes, where the current road surface has been identified as being in need of replacement and which are currently incompatible with a high quality bus service or cycle route | 2,000,000 |
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Rathfarnham QBC |
Completion of design work and preparation of tender documents for the construction of this QBC, which will extend from Camden Street to Grange Road in Rathfarnham |
50,000 |
| Thomas Street/James’ Street QBC | Complete final detailed design and finalise tender documents for the upgrading of the QBC, inclusive of footpath improvements through Thomas Street and James’ Street. Construction to commence in the second half of 2012 | 1,000,000 |
| Ranelagh Village improvements for sustainable modes | The current environment between ‘The Triangle’ and Chelmsford Road will be reviewed with the aim of providing improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. Scoping, planning and design work in 2012 | 40,000 |
| Fairview to Amiens street Cycle Scheme | Design of high quality cycle route to connect from Sandycove to Sutton cycle route (north Fairview Park) to Amiens Street. (Section across Newcomen Bridge to be developed as separate project) | 60,000 |
| Donnybrook Church Junction – Improvements for all modes | The current environment at the intersection of Ailesbury Rd and Anglesea Rd will be reviewed with the aim of providing improvements for all modes. Scoping, planning and design work in 2012 | 40,000 |
| Dodder cyclist and pedestrian improvement | Improvements for cyclists and pedestrians along the Dodder route, including providing easier access to/from the route. Scoping, planning and design work in 2012 | 40,000
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| 4,120,000 |
New Cycle and Pedestrian Schemes on the way.
Posted February 2nd, 2012| DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL | ||
| CURRENT SCHEME ALLOCATIONS 2012 | ||
| Project Name | Project Description | 2012 Allocation (€) |
| Fade Street Pedestrian Scheme. | Completion of improvement works to pedestrian space along Fade Street. Part of City Centre cell – Grafton- George’s Street. | €50,000.00 |
| Cycle counting Systems. | Development of automatic counting system to provide necessary data on numbers of pedestrians and cyclists as well as information on time of use etc to enable appropriate planning for pedestrians and cyclists. | €30,000.00 |
| Cycle Parking. | Provision of extra cycle parking at various locations to meet the large increase in demand brought about by increasing cyclist numbers across the city. | €75,000.00 |
| Cycling Network Design. | Finalise layout of key cycling network for Dublin city area identifying key commuter and leisure routes. | €50,000.00 |
| Royal Canal Premium Cycle Route Phase 2 – Sheriff to North Strand Road. | Finalisation of the design of a leisure, tourist and commuter cycle track to link from the northern end of the current route (at the junction of Guild Street and Sheriff Street) to North Strand Road. | €80,000.00 |
| Royal Canal Premium Cycle Route Phase 3 – North Strand to Road to Phibsborough Road. | Design of a leisure, tourist and commuter cycle track along the Royal Canal, from North Strand Road to Phibsboro Road. | €80,000.00 |
| Liffey Cycle Route. | Design and commencement of construction of high quality East-West city centre cycle route linking the IFSC in the east with Heuston Station and the Phoenix Park in the west. | €150,000.00 |
| 30km/h treatment. | Further treatments for the city centre low speed zone to raise awareness and help to reduce speeds based on 2011 experience at 3 locations. | €75,000.00 |
| Expansion of dublinbikes Scheme. | Finalisation of the design of an expansion of “dublinbikes” eastwards and westwards. Finalisation of commercial arrangements to facilitate expansion. Commencment of implementation work. | €500,000.00 |
| Merrion Gates Level Crossing Closure Scheme. | Progression of the design for a road link to facilitate the closure of the Merrion Gates level crossing. | €100,000.00 |
| S2S Cycle/Walkway Scheme – Bull Road to Causeway Road. | Detailed design and commencement of construction of the “missing link” between Bull Road and Causeway Road (in Clontarf) along the northern section of the S2S (Sutton to Sandycove) cycle and walking route. | €300,000.00 |
Hogan Steers Council in the right Direction
Posted December 21st, 2011Today (Wednesday 21st December) Fine Gael TD for Dublin South East Eoghan Murphy welcomed the Minister for Environment Phil Hogan’s decision to extend the contract for the cycling officer post with Dublin City Council for a further six months.
Speaking after the decision was made Deputy Murphy said “I’d like to commend Minister Hogan for today requesting that Dublin City Council extend the contract for the Cycling Officer Post with the council for six months. Having brought this to the Minister’s attention and lobbied for retention of the position it is great to see a positive result.
“It is of the utmost importance that we have someone dedicated to this role. The Dublinbikes scheme has proved to be a very popular initiative from Dublin City Council, with an annual turnover in excess of €400,000. It is crucial that we have someone with the right vision at the helm of the operation ensuring its continued success.
“A dedicated cycling officer is the very least that city needs if we are to follow in the steps of other bike friendly European cities by providing a cheap, congestion free commuting option.
“Minister Hogan has further requested that Dublin City Council consult with the National Transport Authority during this six month period to review the situation and report to him on how the promotion of cycling in Dublin should be addressed in the longer term.
“I would also like to thank Lord Mayor Andrew Montague for his work, as well as to Peter O’Brien and others for bringing the issue to the wider public’s attention.
